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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,325

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $27,270
Base Invoice $29,736 $25,361
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 140 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
All-weather floor mats 127 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Rear side airbags   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Options (change) 2,475 9,100
Options (change) 2,252 8,467
Destination 875 875
Total Price $34,325 $37,245
Total Invoice $32,863 $34,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,042
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,325$37,245
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,070$37,245
Total Invoice$32,863$34,703
Adjustments for Features-1,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,661$34,703

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuA3
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length193.8 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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