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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelWRXWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $29,995 $38,495 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,848 $28,232 $36,355 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165  
Bodyside moldings 230 230 230  
Remote start 469 469   190
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107  
Bodyside moldings 149 149 149  
Remote start 351 351   158
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 864 864 395 2,410
Options (change) 607 607 256 2,001
Destination 795 795 795 650
Total Price $30,154 $31,654 $39,685 $23,380
Total Invoice $28,250 $29,634 $37,406 $21,955

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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: $2,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,670
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelWRXWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,154$31,654$39,685$23,380
Adjustments for Features-3,250-5,350-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,904$26,304$32,860$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$6,556$0
Total Invoice$28,250$29,634$37,406$21,955
Adjustments for Features-3,045-5,009-6,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,205$24,625$30,973$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$6,348$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelWRXWRXWRXMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumLimitedSTI LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,075$7,175$8,650$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$5,350$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,045-5,009-6,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,268 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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