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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,180

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $19,795 $22,195 $28,495 $29,495 $37,845
Base Invoice $19,304 $18,815 $21,072 $26,851 $27,774 $35,751
Luxury and Convenience Package 595          
Front Seating Package 450          
Remote start 190 400 400 400 400 400
Rear spoiler 175 400        
Sunroof 800   1,000      
Moonroof Package   2,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165 165 165
Bodyside moldings   230 230 230 230 230
Luxury and Convenience Package 494          
Front Seating Package 374          
Remote start 158 300 300 300 300 300
Rear spoiler 145 300        
Sunroof 664   888      
Moonroof Package   1,776        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107 107 107
Bodyside moldings   149 149 149 149 149
Options (change) 2,210 3,195 1,795 795 795 795
Options (change) 1,835 2,632 1,444 556 556 556
Destination 650 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $23,180 $23,785 $24,785 $30,085 $31,085 $39,435
Total Invoice $21,789 $22,242 $23,311 $28,202 $29,125 $37,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,729
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT4M5CVT-6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,180$23,785$24,785$30,085$31,085$39,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-4,520-2,120-3,520-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,180$22,090$20,265$27,965$27,565$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$7,700$7,300$14,000
Total Invoice$21,789$22,242$23,311$28,202$29,125$37,102
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-4,251-1,987-3,298-4,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,789$20,657$19,060$26,215$25,827$32,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,597$0$7,155$6,767$13,178

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelMalibu ClassicImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimLT2.0i Premium2.0i LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0 $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75   
Rearview camera  $200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential     $275
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125   
Automatic-off headlights $25 $25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,595$6,420$4,020$5,420$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$4,520$2,120$3,520$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-4,251-1,987-3,298-4,864

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicImpreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.1 in
Length188.3 in180.3 in
Width69.9 in68.5 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.0 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 Impreza / WRX 2.0i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

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

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