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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $22,295 $24,795 $29,295
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,154 $23,455 $27,804
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Sunroof 800 1,000    
Satellite radio 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195 195
Bodyside moldings   262 262 262
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,000  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Sunroof 664 888    
Satellite radio 166      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   126 126 126
Bodyside moldings   170 170 170
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,776  
Options (change) 2,220 1,457 2,457 457
Options (change) 1,843 1,184 2,072 296
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $23,190 $24,602 $28,102 $30,602
Total Invoice $21,797 $23,188 $26,377 $28,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,178
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6148hp H4148hp H4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,190$24,602$28,102$30,602
Adjustments for Features0-2,310-6,135-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$22,292$21,967$24,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$2,475
Total Invoice$21,797$23,188$26,377$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,177-5,758-5,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$21,011$20,619$23,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0$2,504

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMalibu ClassicXV CrosstrekXV CrosstrekXV Crosstrek
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,385$8,210$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310$6,135$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,177-5,758-5,827

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicXV Crosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length188.3 in175.2 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.451.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
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 XV Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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