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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,334

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,252

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited   
Difference: $5,603

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Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,975
Base Invoice $24,840 $29,736
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,445  
Cargo net 72 65
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Door sill trim plates 161  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg. 3,059  
Cargo net 46 59
All-weather floor mats 52 127
Door sill trim plates 104  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 4,124 4,665
Options (change) 3,497 4,244
Destination 915 875
Total Price $31,334 $36,515
Total Invoice $29,252 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,028
Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine152hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)432, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,334$36,515
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,879$36,515
Total Invoice$29,252$34,855
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,827$34,855

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Features Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Trim2.0i LimitedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,775$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelCrosstrekMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.9 in111.4 in
Length175.8 in193.8 in
Width71.0 in73.0 in
Height63.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,114 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited

EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Moonroof, Nav, and HK Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 432W, 8 speakers350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested352586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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