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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: $36,150

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,520

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $11,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $29,683 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295      
Driver Confidence Package 1,195      
Panoramic sunroof 1,270      
Cargo net 60 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 140 190 190 190
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395      
Prestige Package   6,300 6,300 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800  
Sport Package   750 750  
Rear side airbags   350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Warm Weather Package       950
Driver Assistance Package       1,800
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178      
Driver Confidence Package 1,087      
Panoramic sunroof 1,156      
Cargo net 55 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 127 177 177 177
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359      
Prestige Package   5,860 5,860 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   744 744  
Sport Package   698 698  
Rear side airbags   326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Warm Weather Package       884
Driver Assistance Package       1,674
Options (change) 4,355 12,245 12,245 8,345
Options (change) 3,962 11,391 11,391 7,763
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $36,150 $49,220 $53,720 $60,720
Total Invoice $34,520 $45,846 $50,032 $56,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,148
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,150$49,220$53,720$60,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,485-6,185-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$44,735$47,535$53,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$9,025
Total Invoice$34,520$45,846$50,032$56,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,178-5,760-6,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,520$41,668$44,272$50,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,604$8,391

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremierA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  $1300
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0$0
Road sign information $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,695$10,180$11,880$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485$6,185$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,178-5,760-6,481

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.0 in
Length193.8 in186.1 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested197539%
Total Not Requested304061%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested155045%
Total Not Requested192555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested197539%
Total Not Requested304061%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested155045%
Total Not Requested192555%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested82538%
Total Not Requested135062%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested159063%

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