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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,579

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $6,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,633

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $7,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuImpreza / Outback Sport
TrimPremier2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $24,195
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,921
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65 72
All-weather floor mats 140 81
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   161
Universal garage door opener   120
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59 46
All-weather floor mats 127 52
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.   3,414
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   104
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 4,665 4,524
Options (change) 4,244 3,852
Destination 875 860
Total Price $36,515 $29,579
Total Invoice $34,855 $27,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,750
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuImpreza / Outback Sport
TrimPremier2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4152hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9432, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,515$29,579
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$29,579
Total Invoice$34,855$27,633
Adjustments for Features-4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,383$27,633

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuImpreza / Outback Sport
TrimPremier2.0i Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,295$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuImpreza / Outback Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length193.8 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 2.0i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested57513%

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