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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: $22,395

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,137

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,320 $27,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,186
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Sunroof 800 995
Premium Package   1,000
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Sunroof 664 829
Premium Package   1,047
Options (change) 1,425 1,995
Options (change) 1,183 1,876
Destination 650 695
Total Price $22,395 $30,685
Total Invoice $21,137 $28,757

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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: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,906
Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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)215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$22,395$30,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$25,655
Total Invoice$21,137$28,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,137$24,043

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
TrimLT3.6R
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
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,035$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,714

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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 Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length188.3 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.471.3 ft3

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

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 Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

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