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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBRZBRZBRZMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.YellowLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,495 $27,645 $29,695 $20,320
Base Invoice $24,327 $26,251 $28,157 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244 244  
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157 157  
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 244 244 244 1,420
Options (change) 157 157 157 1,179
Destination 820 820 820 650
Total Price $26,559 $28,709 $30,759 $22,390
Total Invoice $25,304 $27,228 $29,134 $21,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,870
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBRZBRZBRZMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.YellowLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4205hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8196, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-17215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,559$28,709$30,759$22,390
Adjustments for Features-1,295-3,400-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,264$25,309$27,359$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$2,095$0
Total Invoice$25,304$27,228$29,134$21,133
Adjustments for Features-1,234-3,225-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,070$24,003$25,914$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$67$0$1,911$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelBRZBRZBRZMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSeries.YellowLT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Performance meter $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$5,525$5,525$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$3,400$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-3,225-3,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelBRZMalibu Classic
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length166.7 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height50.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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