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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $18,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,214

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremierA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $29,736 $39,618 $50,592
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
All-weather floor mats 140 190 190
Cargo net 65 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo mat   170 170
Rear side airbags   350 350
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
All-weather floor mats 127 177 177
Cargo net 59 74 74
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo mat   158 158
Rear side airbags   326 326
Options (change) 5,060 12,065 8,365
Options (change) 4,603 11,223 7,781
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $36,910 $55,640 $63,740
Total Invoice $35,214 $51,816 $59,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,688
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremierA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT9S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,910$55,640$63,740
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$49,290$56,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$35,214$51,816$59,348
Adjustments for Features0-5,914-6,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,214$45,902$52,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,928

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremierA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,955$12,305$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,914-6,518

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in111.2 in
Length193.8 in186.3 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.835.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
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
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 Requested95030%
Total Not Requested224070%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

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
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested75026%
Total Not Requested219074%

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