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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: $26,960

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,791

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,868

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $26,450
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $24,935
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Cargo net 65 65 65 32
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       192
Remote start       432
Navigation system       2,000
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Cargo net 59 59 59 28
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Remote start       324
Navigation system       1,846
Options (change) 960 65 2,155 2,656
Options (change) 873 59 1,960 2,323
Destination 875 875 875 645
Total Price $26,960 $31,915 $30,905 $29,751
Total Invoice $25,868 $30,670 $29,595 $27,903

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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: $3,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,860
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H224hp H4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,960$31,915$30,905$29,751
Adjustments for Features-860-4,075-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,100$27,840$28,145$29,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$2,045$0
Total Invoice$25,868$30,670$29,595$27,903
Adjustments for Features-825-3,916-2,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,043$26,754$26,952$27,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,711$1,909$0

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

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$7,820$6,505$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$4,075$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-825-3,916-2,6430

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

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.1 in
Length193.8 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%

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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