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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,655

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $14,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,982

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA3 / S3
TrimPremierS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $41,100
Base Invoice $29,736 $38,224
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo organizer 140 70
Cargo net 65 150
All-weather floor mats 140 180
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo mat   115
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo organizer 127 65
Cargo net 59 139
All-weather floor mats 127 168
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo mat   107
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 4,805 8,715
Options (change) 4,371 8,105
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,655 $50,710
Total Invoice $34,982 $47,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,672
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA3 / S3
TrimPremierS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,655$50,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,655$47,950
Total Invoice$34,982$47,224
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,982$44,654

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA3 / S3
TrimPremierS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
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$5,780$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,570

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.8 in
Length193.8 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140079%
Total Not Requested37521%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested165047%

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