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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: $33,265

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,896

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,920
Base Invoice $25,361 $29,683
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,270
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Cargo net   60
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
All-weather floor mats 112 127
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,156
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 9,100 1,470
Options (change) 8,467 1,338
Destination 875 875
Total Price $37,245 $33,265
Total Invoice $34,703 $31,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,914
Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$37,245$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$32,110
Total Invoice$34,703$31,896
Adjustments for Features0-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,703$30,789

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu
Trim2.0TPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelA3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length168.7 in193.8 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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