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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $27,095
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $25,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 150 150  
Cargo mat 155 155  
Heated front seats 500    
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Sunroof     800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 139 139  
Cargo mat 144 144  
Heated front seats 467    
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,675 1,175 800
Options (change) 1,560 1,093 664
Destination 950 950 650
Total Price $33,825 $45,025 $28,545
Total Invoice $31,526 $41,941 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,591
Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,825$45,025$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,090-6,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,735$38,885$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,150$0
Total Invoice$31,526$41,941$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1,016-5,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,510$36,222$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,712$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$10,165$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$6,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,016-5,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.3 in
Length175.4 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.1 ft3

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