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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: $29,499

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,580

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelCrosstrekMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $23,732 $24,443 $26,762
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,895    
Cargo net 59    
Bodyside moldings 262    
Universal garage door opener 128    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 136    
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,571    
Cargo net 38    
Bodyside moldings 170    
Universal garage door opener 83    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 3,554 5,160 3,635
Options (change) 2,998 4,541 3,199
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $29,499 $31,580 $32,780
Total Invoice $27,580 $29,809 $30,786

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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: $3,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,393
Model Year201620152015
ModelCrosstrekMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,499$31,580$32,780
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,254$31,580$32,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,580$29,809$30,786
Adjustments for Features-1,1640-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,416$29,809$30,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620152015
ModelCrosstrekMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,475$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1640-47

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.8 in
Length175.2 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height63.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested197561%
Total Not Requested128539%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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