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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,870

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $679

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,605

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedtSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Navigation system     495   495
Door sill trim plates     85   85
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Navigation system     450   450
Door sill trim plates     77   77
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 244 244 2,870 0 4,065
Options (change) 157 157 2,610 0 3,697
Destination 860 860 875 875 875
Total Price $29,549 $34,599 $28,870 $31,850 $32,815
Total Invoice $28,012 $32,707 $27,605 $30,611 $31,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedtSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,549$34,599$28,870$31,850$32,815
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,555-2,545-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,549$34,424$27,315$29,305$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0$1,990$2,045
Total Invoice$28,012$32,707$27,605$30,611$31,332
Adjustments for Features0-165-1,487-2,446-3,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,012$32,542$26,118$28,165$28,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0$2,047$1,915

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelBRZBRZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLimitedtSLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Interior trim, special color $0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals$75$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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,925$4,305$5,295$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,555$2,545$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-1,487-2,446-3,299

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelBRZMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length166.7 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height50.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

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