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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $30,975
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $29,736
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Cargo organizer 75 75 140
All-weather floor mats 180   140
Cargo mat 160    
Cargo net 155 155 65
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Cargo organizer 70 70 127
All-weather floor mats 168   127
Cargo mat 149    
Cargo net 144 144 59
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Options (change) 11,245 6,455 4,805
Options (change) 9,530 6,005 4,371
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $44,170 $51,080 $36,655
Total Invoice $40,219 $47,576 $34,982

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,486
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,170$51,080$36,655
Adjustments for Features-825-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,345$47,320$36,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0
Total Invoice$40,219$47,576$34,982
Adjustments for Features-751-3,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,468$44,074$34,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,606$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
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$6,120$9,055$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-751-3,5020

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.4 in
Length175.4 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested407561%
Total Not Requested261539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
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 Requested237557%
Total Not Requested176543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested170096%
Total Not Requested754%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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