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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: $26,960

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,791

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,868

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimWRX PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,935 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192      
Cargo net 32 65 65 65
Remote start 432      
Navigation system 2,000      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Cargo net 28 59 59 59
Remote start 324      
Navigation system 1,846      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,656 960 65 2,155
Options (change) 2,323 873 59 1,960
Destination 645 875 875 875
Total Price $29,751 $26,960 $31,915 $30,905
Total Invoice $27,903 $25,868 $30,670 $29,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,860
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimWRX PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,751$26,960$31,915$30,905
Adjustments for Features0-860-4,075-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,751$26,100$27,840$28,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$2,045
Total Invoice$27,903$25,868$30,670$29,595
Adjustments for Features0-825-3,916-2,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,903$25,043$26,754$26,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,711$1,909

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

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimWRX PremiumLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,745$4,605$7,820$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$4,075$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-3,916-2,643

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

Model Year20082018
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.4 in
Length180.3 in193.8 in
Width68.5 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%

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