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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $23,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
TrimPremierS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $48,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $45,012
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear side airbags   350
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Rear side airbags   325
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 4,460 10,950
Options (change) 4,058 10,183
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,310 $60,275
Total Invoice $34,669 $56,120

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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: $21,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,463
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
TrimPremierS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT9S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$36,310$60,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$58,140
Total Invoice$34,669$56,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,669$54,132

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
TrimPremierS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,120$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,988

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.6 in
Length193.8 in185.1 in
Width73.0 in71.9 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85048%
Total Not Requested92552%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested104042%

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