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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: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,971

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Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZ
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,320 $27,645
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,251
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157
6-speed shiftable automatic   876
Options (change) 1,420 1,344
Options (change) 1,179 1,033
Destination 650 820
Total Price $22,390 $29,809
Total Invoice $21,133 $28,104

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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: $2,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,728
Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZ
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine219hp V6200hp H4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,390$29,809
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$25,309
Total Invoice$21,133$28,104
Adjustments for Features0-4,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$23,861

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicBRZ
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Performance meter $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,700$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,243

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20082017
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.2,812 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%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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