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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,945

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,361

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MalibuMalibu
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4PremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900    
Sunroof 1,400 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500    
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950   495
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Cargo net       65 65
Leather Package         1,395
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Convenience and Technology Package         895
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639    
Sunroof 1,274 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410    
Rear side airbags 319 319 319    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455    
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775   450
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Cargo net       59 59
Leather Package         1,269
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Convenience and Technology Package         814
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Options (change) 8,375 7,175 7,750 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 7,624 6,532 7,055 2,125 4,726
Destination 720 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,335 $42,385 $56,570 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $34,387 $39,063 $52,233 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,900
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MalibuMalibu
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4PremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,335$42,385$56,570$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,350-2,105-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,335$41,235$54,220$32,080$30,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,885$1,150$0
Total Invoice$34,387$39,063$52,233$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,170-2,016-2,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,387$38,003$50,063$30,720$29,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,676$1,233$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4MalibuMalibu
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4PremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,840$6,040$5,795$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,350$2,105$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,170-2,016-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062018
ModelA4 / S4Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length180.6 in193.8 in
Width69.8 in73.0 in
Height56.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested75048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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