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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $28,320
Base Invoice $38,224 $26,762
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Active Lane Assist 650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo mat 115 80
All-weather floor mats 180 140
Cargo net 150  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   400
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Active Lane Assist 605  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo mat 107 70
All-weather floor mats 168 123
Cargo net 139  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 6,745 6,465
Options (change) 6,272 5,829
Destination 895 825
Total Price $48,740 $35,610
Total Invoice $45,391 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,888
Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,740$35,610
Adjustments for Features-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,425$35,610
Total Invoice$45,391$33,416
Adjustments for Features-3,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,304$33,416

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.8 in
Length175.4 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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