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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $114

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMalibu LimitedLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595
Base Invoice $26,857 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
All-weather floor mats 140 55 55 55
Rear spoiler 400 389 389 389
Navigation system 495 2,000 2,000  
Limited Package   3,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183 183
Universal garage door opener   77 77 77
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
All-weather floor mats 127 33 33 33
Rear spoiler 364 292 292 292
Navigation system 450 1,830 1,719  
Limited Package   3,017    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119 119
Universal garage door opener   50 50 50
Options (change) 2,885 6,004 2,704 704
Options (change) 2,625 5,341 2,213 494
Destination 875 695 695 695
Total Price $32,180 $33,294 $32,294 $35,994
Total Invoice $30,357 $30,930 $29,921 $33,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMalibu LimitedLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,180$33,294$32,294$35,994
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,5000-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$31,794$32,294$35,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$3,275
Total Invoice$30,357$30,930$29,921$33,295
Adjustments for Features-1,429-1,3930-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,928$29,537$29,921$32,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$384$2,902

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year2016200920092009
ModelMalibu LimitedLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimLTZ3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,700$3,200$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$1,500$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,429-1,3930-856

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibu LimitedLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in68.1 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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