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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: $27,550

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $258

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $69

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $26,880
Base Invoice $24,840 $25,402
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Cargo net 72  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Options (change) 598 0
Options (change) 386 0
Destination 915 670
Total Price $27,808 $27,550
Total Invoice $26,141 $26,072

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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: $3,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,630
Model Year20182009
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,808$27,550
Adjustments for Features-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,873$27,550
Total Invoice$26,141$26,072
Adjustments for Features-3,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,442$26,072

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,025$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in112.3 in
Length175.8 in191.8 in
Width71.0 in70.3 in
Height63.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft315.1 ft3

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