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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: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,875 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,364 $26,262
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,950 795
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 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Rear side airbags 325  
Navigation system 1,813 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 4,375 6,195
Options (change) 4,068 5,592
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,075 $34,810
Total Invoice $38,257 $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: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year20092014
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$41,075$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,075$34,700
Total Invoice$38,257$32,679
Adjustments for Features0-103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,257$32,576

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelA3Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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 opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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