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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: $29,440

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,926

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,201

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Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $27,495
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $25,925
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Navigation system 495 495 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
Universal garage door opener     85
Bodyside moldings     198
Remote start     432
Cargo net     32
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Navigation system 436 436 1,846
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Universal garage door opener     55
Bodyside moldings     129
Remote start     324
Cargo net     28
Options (change) 3,020 2,745 2,939
Options (change) 2,658 2,416 2,507
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $29,440 $31,890 $31,129
Total Invoice $27,926 $30,003 $29,127

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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: $3,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine196hp I4196hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/40-17
Total Price$29,440$31,890$31,129
Adjustments for Features-1,880-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,560$28,410$31,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$27,926$30,003$29,127
Adjustments for Features-1,783-3,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,143$26,729$29,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$586$0

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

Model Year201520152009
ModelMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Trim2LTLTZWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,775$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,783-3,2740

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

Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.1 in
Length191.5 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in68.5 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.3 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 camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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