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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2 S lineLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,980 $27,790
Base Invoice $31,561 $26,262
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Rear side airbags 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Rear side airbags 319  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 6,135 6,195
Options (change) 5,585 5,592
Destination 720 825
Total Price $40,835 $34,810
Total Invoice $37,866 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,988
Model Year20062014
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2 S lineLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$40,835$34,810
Adjustments for Features-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$34,810
Total Invoice$37,866$32,679
Adjustments for Features-1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,667$32,679

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
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
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1990

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelA3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length168.7 in191.5 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.3 ft3

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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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