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

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

Lowest Total Price: $26,367

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $28

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,623

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibu
TrimWRXWRX Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $26,450 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $22,997 $24,935 $24,115 $25,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192    
Aux input 97      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Bodyside moldings 198 198 150  
Remote start 432 432    
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125    
Aux input 63      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Bodyside moldings 129 129 132  
Remote start 324 324    
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 1,372 1,275 250 100
Options (change) 981 918 220 88
Destination 645 645 760 760
Total Price $26,367 $28,370 $26,395 $28,025
Total Invoice $24,623 $26,498 $25,095 $26,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibu
TrimWRXWRX Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,367$28,370$26,395$28,025
Adjustments for Features0-925-1,230-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,367$27,445$25,165$25,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,078$0$465
Total Invoice$24,623$26,498$25,095$26,654
Adjustments for Features0-864-1,169-2,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,623$25,634$23,926$24,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0$450

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

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibu
TrimWRXWRX Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Sunshade, rear   $125
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$2,870$3,795$4,100$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$1,230$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-864-1,169-2,278

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

Model Year20082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length180.3 in191.8 in
Width68.5 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.1 ft3

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