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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: $30,150

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,770

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $26,848
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Cargo net 65 65 65 32
Navigation system 495   495 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       192
Universal garage door opener       85
Remote start       439
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Cargo net 59 59 59 28
Navigation system 450   450 1,737
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Universal garage door opener       55
Remote start       329
Options (change) 4,150 2,335 5,195 2,748
Options (change) 3,775 2,125 4,726 2,274
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $30,150 $34,185 $33,945 $31,938
Total Invoice $28,770 $32,736 $32,361 $29,817

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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: $3,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,750
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H265hp H4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/40-17
Total Price$30,150$34,185$33,945$31,938
Adjustments for Features-1,785-2,875-3,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$31,310$30,260$31,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,770$32,736$32,361$29,817
Adjustments for Features-1,703-2,753-3,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,067$29,983$28,848$29,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,916$1,781$0

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

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimLTPremierHybridWRX Limited
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
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 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,130$7,220$8,030$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$2,875$3,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,703-2,753-3,5130

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

Model Year20182010
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.3,076 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

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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