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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $28,895 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $27,217 $28,601 $37,750
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Satellite radio 200      
Rear spoiler 175      
Sunroof 800      
Remote start 190 469 469  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Bodyside moldings   230 230 230
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Satellite radio 166      
Rear spoiler 145      
Sunroof 664      
Remote start 158 351 351  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Bodyside moldings   149 149 149
Options (change) 2,410 864 864 395
Options (change) 2,001 607 607 256
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $23,380 $30,554 $32,054 $41,185
Total Invoice $21,955 $28,619 $30,003 $38,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,228
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,380$30,554$32,054$41,185
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-5,150-7,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$27,504$26,904$33,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0$6,646
Total Invoice$21,955$28,619$30,003$38,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,857-4,820-7,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$25,762$25,183$31,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$579$0$6,425

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRXWRX
TrimLTPremiumLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $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
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,625$4,675$6,775$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$5,150$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,857-4,820-7,193

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length188.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,268 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 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 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, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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