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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicOutbackOutback
TrimLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,320 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,696 $35,635
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190 450 450
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158 337 337
Options (change) 2,410 450 450
Options (change) 2,001 337 337
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $23,380 $36,320 $39,520
Total Invoice $21,955 $33,908 $36,847

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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: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,687
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicOutbackOutback
TrimLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine219hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,380$36,320$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-9,650-13,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$26,670$26,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$21,955$33,908$36,847
Adjustments for Features0-9,009-12,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$24,899$24,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicOutbackOutback
TrimLT3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,475$11,125$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,650$13,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,009-12,205

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibu ClassicOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length188.3 in189.6 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.3 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%
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%

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