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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuCrosstrek
TrimLTZHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,456
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   210
Bodyside moldings   262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   136
Bodyside moldings   170
Options (change) 0 472
Options (change) 0 306
Destination 760 850
Total Price $29,360 $31,317
Total Invoice $27,787 $29,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $993
Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuCrosstrek
TrimLTZHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4160hp H4 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG30/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,360$31,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$28,337
Total Invoice$27,787$29,612
Adjustments for Features0-2,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$26,794

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuCrosstrek
TrimLTZHybrid Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,818

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20122016
ModelMalibuCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.7 in
Length191.8 in175.2 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.151.9 ft3

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

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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