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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $27,165
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $25,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Remote start 469    
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Remote start 351    
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 634 165 950
Options (change) 458 107 836
Destination 820 820 760
Total Price $32,449 $40,980 $28,875
Total Invoice $30,432 $38,677 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year201720172011
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$32,449$40,980$28,875
Adjustments for Features-1,535-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,914$37,035$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,121$0
Total Invoice$30,432$38,677$27,402
Adjustments for Features-1,440-3,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,992$34,954$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,962$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172011
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
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$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$4,300$6,710$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$3,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,440-3,7230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172011
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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