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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Remote start 469    
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Remote start 351    
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Options (change) 864 395 0
Options (change) 607 256 0
Destination 795 795 760
Total Price $32,054 $41,185 $29,360
Total Invoice $30,003 $38,801 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,084
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $709
Model Year201620162012
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$32,054$41,185$29,360
Adjustments for Features-1,610-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,444$37,090$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,646$0
Total Invoice$30,003$38,801$27,787
Adjustments for Features-1,507-3,8580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,496$34,943$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,447$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
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 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$6,560$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,507-3,8580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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.3,416 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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