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Audi Q3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,170

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,788

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelQ3MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0 TFSILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $30,596 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Convenience Package 1,350      
Navigation Plus Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Navigation system   495   495
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Convenience Package 1,256      
Navigation Plus Package 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Navigation system   450   450
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 4,320 4,170 2,270 5,215
Options (change) 4,020 3,793 2,066 4,744
Destination 975 875 875 875
Total Price $38,195 $30,170 $34,120 $33,965
Total Invoice $35,591 $28,788 $32,677 $32,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,961
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelQ3MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0 TFSILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,195$30,170$34,120$33,965
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-990-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$30,170$33,130$32,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,960$1,895
Total Invoice$35,591$28,788$32,677$32,379
Adjustments for Features-2,8420-948-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$28,788$31,729$30,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,941$1,780

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelQ3MalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0 TFSILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$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$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,280$3,230$4,220$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$990$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8420-948-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelQ3Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.4 in
Length172.8 in193.8 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height62.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested75076%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40023%
Total Not Requested137577%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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