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

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

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,714 $40,596
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo mat   160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo mat   149  
Options (change) 0 735 575
Options (change) 0 685 536
Destination 760 975 975
Total Price $29,360 $33,660 $45,200
Total Invoice $27,787 $31,374 $42,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,360$33,660$45,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$32,520$38,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,980
Total Invoice$27,787$31,374$42,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,063-6,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$30,311$35,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,554

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
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$3,915$5,055$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063-6,242

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

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length191.8 in175.4 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.3 ft3

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