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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,255

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,582

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $29,995 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,732 $28,456 $25,806
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 210  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access 1,864    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136 136  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 2,310 210 950
Options (change) 2,000 136 836
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $28,255 $31,055 $28,875
Total Invoice $26,582 $29,442 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,482
Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4160hp H4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,255$31,055$28,875
Adjustments for Features-2,830-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$28,200$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$26,582$29,442$27,402
Adjustments for Features-2,662-2,7070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,920$26,735$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,815$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162011
ModelCrosstrekCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedHybrid TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,470$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,662-2,7070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length175.2 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested96052%

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