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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: $26,995

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,604

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $26,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $25,510 $25,925
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Bodyside moldings 150   198 198
Sunroof 850 850    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192 192
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Bodyside moldings 132   129 129
Sunroof 748 748    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125 125
Universal garage door opener     55 55
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 1,100 950 1,360 1,360
Options (change) 968 836 973 973
Destination 720 720 695 695
Total Price $26,995 $28,625 $29,050 $29,550
Total Invoice $25,604 $27,163 $27,178 $27,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$26,995$28,625$29,050$29,550
Adjustments for Features-405-1,645-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,590$26,980$28,300$29,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0$1,250
Total Invoice$25,604$27,163$27,178$27,593
Adjustments for Features-384-1,561-7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,220$25,602$26,476$27,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0$1,117

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

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
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
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,115$4,220$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$1,645$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-384-1,561-7020

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

Model Year20102009
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 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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