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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $28,295
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,438
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 175 389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Stability control   300
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Sunroof 664  
Rear spoiler 145 292
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Stability control   275
Options (change) 2,020 2,072
Options (change) 1,677 1,780
Destination 650 645
Total Price $22,990 $31,012
Total Invoice $21,631 $28,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,990$31,012
Adjustments for Features0-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,990$25,137
Total Invoice$21,631$28,863
Adjustments for Features0-5,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$23,395

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,468

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in68.1 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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