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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,227 $43,990
Sunroof 800    
Convenience Package   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   450  
Sunroof 664    
Convenience Package   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Heated front seats   419  
Options (change) 800 1,925 475
Options (change) 664 1,792 443
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $28,350 $35,300 $48,650
Total Invoice $26,736 $32,894 $45,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,950
Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,350$35,300$48,650
Adjustments for Features-8400-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$35,300$45,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,950
Total Invoice$26,736$32,894$45,308
Adjustments for Features-7920-3,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,944$32,894$42,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,248

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920122012
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,955$2,115$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-7920-3,166

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.6 in
Length191.8 in185.2 in
Width70.3 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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