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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: $35,755

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $667

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,927

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $30,920
Base Invoice $29,708 $29,683
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,300  
Cargo net 81 60
Door sill trim plates 161  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Universal garage door opener 111  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Navigation Package with Eyesight 2,928  
Cargo net 52 55
Door sill trim plates 104  
All-weather floor mats 52 127
Universal garage door opener 72  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Options (change) 3,967 3,960
Options (change) 3,359 3,603
Destination 860 875
Total Price $36,422 $35,755
Total Invoice $33,927 $34,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $635
Model Year20182016
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
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$36,422$35,755
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,422$34,845
Total Invoice$33,927$34,161
Adjustments for Features0-869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,927$33,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
ModelWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$5,135$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,277 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Total Requested320085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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