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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: $32,405

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,422

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $26,262 $29,714 $40,596
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900    
Premium Package 1,000    
Premium Plus Package   3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Rear side airbags   350 350
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672    
Premium Package 880    
Premium Plus Package   3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   144 144
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Rear side airbags   325 325
Options (change) 3,790 4,625 1,375
Options (change) 3,335 4,303 1,279
Destination 825 975 975
Total Price $32,405 $37,550 $46,000
Total Invoice $30,422 $34,992 $42,850

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,346
Model Year201420182018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLTZA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,405$37,550$46,000
Adjustments for Features0-240-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,405$37,310$42,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$30,422$34,992$42,850
Adjustments for Features0-224-3,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,422$34,768$39,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505

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

Model Year201420182018
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  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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$4,300$4,540$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224-3,577

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

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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