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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Front Seating Package 450      
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Sunroof 800      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Heated front seats   500 500  
Front Seating Package 374      
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Sunroof 664      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Heated front seats   467 467  
Options (change) 2,220 1,075 1,075 575
Options (change) 1,843 1,003 1,003 536
Destination 650 925 925 925
Total Price $23,190 $32,900 $36,200 $44,000
Total Invoice $21,797 $30,666 $33,734 $40,988

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,521
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,190$32,900$36,200$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-6,365-8,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$28,235$29,835$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$7,000
Total Invoice$21,797$30,666$33,734$40,988
Adjustments for Features0-4,348-5,931-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$26,318$27,803$32,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$6,505

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

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimLTA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$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$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$7,365$9,065$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665$6,365$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,348-5,931-8,165

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

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length188.3 in175.4 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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