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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLTZA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $27,027 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Convenience Package   1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Heated front seats   450    
Convenience Package   930    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Heated front seats   419    
Options (change) 0 1,925 475 475
Options (change) 0 1,792 443 443
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $29,360 $40,670 $52,270 $70,270
Total Invoice $27,787 $37,888 $48,676 $65,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,286
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLTZA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine169hp I4211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$29,360$40,670$52,270$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,200-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$39,795$50,070$64,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,275$24,275
Total Invoice$27,787$37,888$48,676$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-815-2,049-5,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$37,073$46,627$59,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,554$22,571

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

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLTZA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,215$5,540$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,200$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-815-2,049-5,772

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

Model Year20122013
ModelMalibuA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.3 in108.3 in
Length191.8 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.2 ft3

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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