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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $24,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuSQ5
TrimPremier3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $52,700
Base Invoice $29,736 $49,012
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Technology Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear side airbags   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Technology Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 2,270 4,900
Options (change) 2,066 4,556
Destination 875 925
Total Price $34,120 $58,525
Total Invoice $32,677 $54,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,197
Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuSQ5
TrimPremier3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/45-20
Total Price$34,120$58,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$52,490
Total Invoice$32,677$54,493
Adjustments for Features0-5,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,677$48,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuSQ5
TrimPremier3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
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 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,395$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,619

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182015
ModelMalibuSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in110.5 in
Length193.8 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.857.3 ft3

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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
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested97554%
Total Not Requested84046%

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