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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: $31,334

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,252

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $2,537

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Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,840 $26,762
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Cargo net 72  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059  
All-weather floor mats 52 123
Cargo net 46  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 4,124 4,775
Options (change) 3,497 4,202
Destination 915 825
Total Price $31,334 $33,920
Total Invoice $29,252 $31,789

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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: $5,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,151
Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4196hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,334$33,920
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,534$33,920
Total Invoice$29,252$31,789
Adjustments for Features-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,638$31,789

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Remote start $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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in107.8 in
Length175.8 in191.5 in
Width71.0 in73.0 in
Height63.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested197548%
Total Not Requested212552%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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