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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,980

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,238

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelXV CrosstrekMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,495 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,178 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165      
Navigation Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Remote start 400      
Universal garage door opener 85      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Navigation system   495   495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107      
Navigation Package 888      
Sunroof 888      
Cargo net 26 59 59 59
Remote start 300      
Universal garage door opener 56      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Navigation system   450   450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 2,690 4,150 2,335 5,195
Options (change) 2,265 3,775 2,125 4,726
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $27,980 $30,150 $34,185 $33,945
Total Invoice $26,238 $28,770 $32,736 $32,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,584
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelXV CrosstrekMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,980$30,150$34,185$33,945
Adjustments for Features-550-1,090-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$30,150$33,095$32,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$26,238$28,770$32,736$32,361
Adjustments for Features-520-1,044-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,186$28,770$31,692$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,922$1,780

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Features Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelXV CrosstrekMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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, 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
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$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   
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,860$5,805$6,895$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0$1,090$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-520-1,044-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelXV CrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.4 in
Length175.2 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height63.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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 start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
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%

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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
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 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%
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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