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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: $36,650

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,978

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $30,975
Base Invoice $38,224 $29,736
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo mat 115  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150 60
All-weather floor mats 180 140
Cargo organizer 70 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo mat 107  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139 55
All-weather floor mats 168 127
Cargo organizer 65 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 8,715 4,800
Options (change) 8,105 4,367
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,710 $36,650
Total Invoice $47,224 $34,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,676
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,710$36,650
Adjustments for Features-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,950$36,650
Total Invoice$47,224$34,978
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,654$34,978

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
TrimS3Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
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$8,540$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5700

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.4 in
Length175.4 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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