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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTZWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $28,995 $37,345
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,309 $35,285
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   195 195
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Satellite radio   427 427
Cargo net   55 55
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   127 127
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Satellite radio   320 320
Cargo net   36 36
Options (change) 800 762 762
Options (change) 664 538 538
Destination 670 725 725
Total Price $28,350 $30,482 $38,832
Total Invoice $26,736 $28,572 $36,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTZWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,350$30,482$38,832
Adjustments for Features-4200-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$30,482$37,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$26,736$28,572$36,548
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,340$28,572$34,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,423

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

Model Year200920112011
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTZWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$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 recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,020$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,553

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

Model Year20092011
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
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX STI Limited

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

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