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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2 S lineLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $28,600
Base Invoice $31,561 $27,027
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Satellite radio 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
3.6L V6   1,600
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Satellite radio 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,035 1,600
Options (change) 2,763 1,512
Destination 720 760
Total Price $37,735 $30,960
Total Invoice $35,044 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,316
Model Year20062012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2 S lineLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$37,735$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$30,960
Total Invoice$35,044$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,615$29,299

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2 S lineLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,105$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4290

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length168.7 in191.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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