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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,795

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,482

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,495 $24,350 $26,450 $20,320
Base Invoice $17,634 $22,997 $24,935 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 192  
Bodyside moldings 198 198 198  
Rear spoiler 380 380   175
Remote start 432 432 432 190
Satellite radio 453 453 453 200
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 125  
Bodyside moldings 129 129 129  
Rear spoiler 285 285   145
Remote start 324 324 324 158
Satellite radio 340 340 340 166
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Options (change) 1,655 1,655 1,275 1,610
Options (change) 1,203 1,203 918 1,337
Destination 645 645 645 650
Total Price $20,795 $26,650 $28,370 $22,580
Total Invoice $19,482 $24,845 $26,498 $21,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 1080, 4100, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,795$26,650$28,370$22,580
Adjustments for Features-1,370-1,345-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,425$25,305$26,250$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,880$6,825$0
Total Invoice$19,482$24,845$26,498$21,291
Adjustments for Features-1,283-1,254-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,199$23,591$24,518$21,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,392$6,319$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$50 $50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325 
CD player $125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Total Value of Features$3,770$3,745$4,520$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$1,345$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,283-1,254-1,9800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in188.3 in
Width68.5 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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