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

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,095

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Model Year201820182008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $20,320
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Bodyside moldings 267 267  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Bodyside moldings 173 173  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 500 500 2,220
Options (change) 324 324 1,843
Destination 860 860 650
Total Price $32,955 $42,255 $23,190
Total Invoice $30,892 $39,771 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year201820182008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$32,955$42,255$23,190
Adjustments for Features-5,710-7,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,245$34,470$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0
Total Invoice$30,892$39,771$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,353-7,3270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,539$32,444$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,905$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,010$9,085$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$7,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,353-7,3270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelWRXMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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