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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $6,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $26,857
Technology Package 3,000 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Cargo mat 115 115 80
All-weather floor mats 180 180 140
Cargo net 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Advanced Safety Package     595
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Technology Package 2,790 2,790  
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Cargo mat 107 107 73
All-weather floor mats 168 168 127
Cargo net 139 139  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Advanced Safety Package     541
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 7,915 4,665 3,560
Options (change) 7,363 4,339 3,239
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $40,065 $48,515 $32,855
Total Invoice $37,329 $45,187 $30,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,769
Model Year201720172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS7S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$40,065$48,515$32,855
Adjustments for Features-1,705-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,360$43,310$32,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0
Total Invoice$37,329$45,187$30,971
Adjustments for Features-1,589-4,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$40,339$30,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,599$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201720172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Limited
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$9,130$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,589-4,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Malibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.8 in
Length175.4 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested127560%
Total Not Requested84040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested135063%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested64033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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