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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: $36,059

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $316

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,579

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,601 $29,736
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55 65
Remote start 469  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36 59
Remote start 351  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 4,869 4,525
Options (change) 4,183 4,117
Destination 795 875
Total Price $36,059 $36,375
Total Invoice $33,579 $34,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $507
Model Year20162018
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,059$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,059$34,640
Total Invoice$33,579$34,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,579$33,072

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,910$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelWRXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested305086%
Total Not Requested48514%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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