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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: $22,220

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,992

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $24,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,440
Front Seating Package 450  
Sunroof 800 995
Premium Package   1,000
Front Seating Package 374  
Sunroof 664 829
Premium Package   1,034
Options (change) 1,250 1,995
Options (change) 1,038 1,863
Destination 650 725
Total Price $22,220 $27,715
Total Invoice $20,992 $26,028

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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: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,688
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$22,220$27,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,220$24,150
Total Invoice$20,992$26,028
Adjustments for Features0-3,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,992$22,680

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
TrimLT3.6R
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,035$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,348

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length188.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

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 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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