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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: $25,015

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,568

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $13,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,875 $23,265
Base Invoice $33,364 $21,986
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Sport Package 1,303  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,975 1,125
Options (change) 2,767 957
Destination 825 625
Total Price $39,675 $25,015
Total Invoice $36,956 $23,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,532
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$39,675$25,015
Adjustments for Features-4,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,535$25,015
Total Invoice$36,956$23,568
Adjustments for Features-3,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,100$23,568

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2Maxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,725$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length168.7 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in69.8 in
Height56.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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