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Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: 5-year value retention (63% vs 83%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 63% for the Chevrolet Malibu. Over the first five years the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid loses roughly $5,903 while the Chevrolet Malibu loses about $9,065 — a gap near $3,162.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid sheds about 3% in year one versus 0% for the Chevrolet Malibu. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.