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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRX
TrimLTLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $19,304 $29,708 $38,587
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175    
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145    
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 2,220 500 500
Options (change) 1,843 324 324
Destination 650 860 860
Total Price $23,190 $32,955 $42,255
Total Invoice $21,797 $30,892 $39,771

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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: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRX
TrimLTLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$23,190$32,955$42,255
Adjustments for Features0-5,710-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$27,245$34,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,225
Total Invoice$21,797$30,892$39,771
Adjustments for Features0-5,353-7,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$25,539$32,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,905

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicWRXWRX
TrimLTLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,300$7,010$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,710$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,353-7,327

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
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.3,277 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 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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