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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,320 $31,595
Base Invoice $19,304 $29,367
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,020 1,383
Options (change) 1,677 1,213
Destination 650 695
Total Price $22,990 $33,673
Total Invoice $21,631 $31,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,189
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine219hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,990$33,673
Adjustments for Features0-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,990$26,723
Total Invoice$21,631$31,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,631$24,820

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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 
Cargo cover $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,455

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in188.7 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.466.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback 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 Outback 2.5 XT 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%

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