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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,795

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,639

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZBRZ
TrimLTPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $25,495 $27,495
Base Invoice $19,304 $24,327 $26,112
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,009 1,009
Options (change) 825 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 685 1,009 1,009
Destination 650 770 770
Total Price $21,795 $27,365 $29,365
Total Invoice $20,639 $26,106 $27,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,916
Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZBRZ
TrimLTPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,795$27,365$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,460-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,795$24,905$24,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$20,639$26,106$27,891
Adjustments for Features0-2,347-4,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,639$23,759$23,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year200820132013
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZBRZ
TrimLTPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,060$4,520$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,347-4,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length188.3 in166.7 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Premium

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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