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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: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,027
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 50  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
3.6L V6   1,600
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 47  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 5,605 1,600
Options (change) 5,217 1,512
Destination 875 760
Total Price $33,750 $30,960
Total Invoice $31,453 $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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,464
Model Year20112012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,750$30,960
Adjustments for Features-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,010$30,960
Total Invoice$31,453$29,299
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,763$29,299

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,305$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,329 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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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