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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 0 575 575 575
Options (change) 0 536 536 536
Destination 760 975 975 975
Total Price $29,360 $37,550 $42,050 $52,950
Total Invoice $27,787 $34,991 $39,177 $49,313

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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: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,455
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$29,360$37,550$42,050$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-4,650-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$34,600$37,400$44,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$9,475
Total Invoice$27,787$34,991$39,177$49,313
Adjustments for Features0-2,749-4,332-8,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$32,242$34,845$41,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,603$8,806

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLTZA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$5,440$7,140$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$4,650$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,749-4,332-8,265

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.0 in
Length191.8 in186.1 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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