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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,825

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,366

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $26,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $25,510 $25,925
2LT Equipment Group 1,855      
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150   198 198
Sunroof 800 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192 192
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Cargo net     32 32
2LT Equipment Group 1,753      
Premium Mat Package 154      
Bodyside moldings 125   129 129
Sunroof 664 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125 125
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Cargo net     28 28
Options (change) 2,990 800 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,696 664 1,001 1,001
Destination 650 650 695 695
Total Price $24,825 $28,545 $29,082 $29,582
Total Invoice $23,366 $26,919 $27,206 $27,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionA4T6T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$24,825$28,545$29,082$29,582
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-955-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,825$26,870$28,127$29,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$0$1,250
Total Invoice$23,366$26,919$27,206$27,621
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-893-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,366$25,339$26,313$27,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0$1,117

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,915$4,590$3,870$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$955$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580-893-191

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.1 in
Length191.8 in180.3 in
Width70.3 in68.5 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85544%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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