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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,755

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $667

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,927

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuWRX
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $31,595
Base Invoice $29,683 $29,708
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,295  
Cargo net 60 81
All-weather floor mats 140 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,300
Universal garage door opener   111
Door sill trim plates   161
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 1,178  
Cargo net 55 52
All-weather floor mats 127 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Navigation Package with Eyesight   2,928
Universal garage door opener   72
Door sill trim plates   104
Options (change) 3,960 3,967
Options (change) 3,603 3,359
Destination 875 860
Total Price $35,755 $36,422
Total Invoice $34,161 $33,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $635
Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuWRX
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$35,755$36,422
Adjustments for Features-9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$36,422
Total Invoice$34,161$33,927
Adjustments for Features-8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,292$33,927

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuWRX
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$6,045$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibuWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.3 in
Length193.8 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

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