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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: $29,631

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $434

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,702

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $719

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Model Year201720132013
ModelCrosstrekMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,195 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,824 $23,769 $25,859
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 232    
Universal garage door opener 110    
Bodyside moldings 265    
Cargo net 59    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900
Leather Package   1,000  
Forward collision warning   395 395
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   1,000  
Moonroof, navigation, keyless access, Eyesight 2,571    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150    
Universal garage door opener 72    
Bodyside moldings 172    
Cargo net 38    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672
Leather Package   880  
Forward collision warning   348 348
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 3,561 4,365 3,090
Options (change) 3,003 3,842 2,720
Destination 875 810 810
Total Price $29,631 $30,065 $31,265
Total Invoice $27,702 $28,421 $29,389

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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: $2,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,584
Model Year201720132013
ModelCrosstrekMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0i Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp H4197hp I4197hp 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)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$29,631$30,065$31,265
Adjustments for Features-1,9950-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,636$30,065$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,702$28,421$29,389
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,837$28,421$29,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$921

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720132013
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 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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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
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$6,245$4,250$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8650-47

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
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?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%

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