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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $22,395 $25,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,247 $23,732 $28,456
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Sunroof 800 1,000    
Satellite radio 200      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   210 210 210
Bodyside moldings   262 262 262
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     2,100  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Sunroof 664 888    
Satellite radio 166      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   136 136 136
Bodyside moldings   170 170 170
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access     1,864  
Options (change) 2,220 1,472 2,572 472
Options (change) 1,843 1,194 2,170 306
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $23,190 $24,717 $28,517 $31,317
Total Invoice $21,797 $23,291 $26,752 $29,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
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$24,717$28,517$31,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,460-6,645-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$22,257$21,872$24,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0$2,775
Total Invoice$21,797$23,291$26,752$29,612
Adjustments for Features0-2,318-6,234-6,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$20,973$20,518$23,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$2,787

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicCrosstrekCrosstrekCrosstrek
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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 map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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
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$1,925$4,385$8,570$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,460$6,645$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,318-6,234-6,307

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicCrosstrek
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.3,110 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 Crosstrek 2.0i Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru 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 map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Touring

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

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