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

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $28,420
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $26,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Remote start 469    
Cargo net 55 55  
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Remote start 351    
Cargo net 36 36  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Navigation system     450
Rear spoiler     364
Options (change) 3,274 1,805 2,745
Options (change) 2,768 1,530 2,498
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $34,064 $41,095 $32,040
Total Invoice $31,795 $38,680 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year201520152016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4202hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,064$41,095$32,040
Adjustments for Features-275-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,789$39,345$32,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0
Total Invoice$31,795$38,680$30,230
Adjustments for Features-257-1,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,538$37,033$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201520152016
ModelWRXWRXMalibu Limited
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$5,325$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-1,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
ModelWRXMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested62546%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested72573%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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