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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $27,095
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $25,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Cargo net 55 55  
Remote start 469    
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Cargo net 36 36  
Remote start 351    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 774 305 800
Options (change) 550 199 664
Destination 795 795 650
Total Price $31,964 $41,095 $28,545
Total Invoice $29,946 $38,744 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,636
Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,964$41,095$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,485-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,479$37,125$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,646$0
Total Invoice$29,946$38,744$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1,391-3,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,555$35,001$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,446$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162008
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
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 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
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 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,810$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$3,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,391-3,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelWRXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.3 in
Length180.9 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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