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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $23,065
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $21,797
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Satellite radio       325
Sunroof       800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Satellite radio       270
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 2,020 1,025 575 1,125
Options (change) 1,880 954 536 934
Destination 975 975 975 625
Total Price $34,945 $45,650 $56,450 $24,815
Total Invoice $32,569 $42,525 $52,569 $23,356

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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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,822
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5201hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$34,945$45,650$56,450$24,815
Adjustments for Features-2,565-7,640-8,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$38,010$48,375$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,630$15,995$0
Total Invoice$32,569$42,525$52,569$23,356
Adjustments for Features-2,391-7,117-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,178$35,408$45,049$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,230$14,871$0

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

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$11,805$12,240$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$7,640$8,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,391-7,117-7,5200

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,298 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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