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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: $29,631

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $434

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelMalibuMalibuCrosstrek
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $25,195
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $23,824
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,900  
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395 395  
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     232
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight     2,895
Cargo net     59
Universal garage door opener     110
Bodyside moldings     265
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,672  
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348 348  
Navigation system 700 700  
Sunroof 880    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight     2,571
Cargo net     38
Universal garage door opener     72
Bodyside moldings     172
Options (change) 4,365 3,090 3,561
Options (change) 3,842 2,720 3,003
Destination 810 810 875
Total Price $30,065 $31,265 $29,631
Total Invoice $28,421 $29,389 $27,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,584
Model Year201320132017
ModelMalibuMalibuCrosstrek
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4197hp I4148hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,065$31,265$29,631
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,065$31,215$27,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,421$29,389$27,702
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,421$29,342$25,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year201320132017
ModelMalibuMalibuCrosstrek
Trim2LTLTZ2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,300$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuCrosstrek
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in103.7 in
Length191.5 in175.2 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft322.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.351.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested197561%
Total Not Requested128539%

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