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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,497

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,956

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuBRZ
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $27,395
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,019
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   207
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   134
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,008
Options (change) 0 1,307
Options (change) 0 1,142
Destination 875 795
Total Price $31,850 $29,497
Total Invoice $30,611 $27,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuBRZ
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,850$29,497
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,980$29,497
Total Invoice$30,611$27,956
Adjustments for Features-2,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$27,956

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuBRZ
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,770$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7580

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuBRZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in166.7 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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