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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: $24,615

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $18,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,167

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $16,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $22,865
Base Invoice $38,224 $21,608
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
Sunroof   800
Satellite radio   325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
Sunroof   664
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 700 1,125
Options (change) 650 934
Destination 895 625
Total Price $42,695 $24,615
Total Invoice $39,769 $23,167

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,426
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$42,695$24,615
Adjustments for Features-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$24,615
Total Invoice$39,769$23,167
Adjustments for Features-6,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,593$23,167

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,965$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1760

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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