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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,357

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOutback
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,420 $30,995
Base Invoice $26,857 $28,795
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Navigation system 495 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364  
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Navigation system 450 1,822
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,885 3,557
Options (change) 2,625 3,146
Destination 875 645
Total Price $32,180 $35,197
Total Invoice $30,357 $32,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOutback
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine202hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,180$35,197
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$34,057
Total Invoice$30,357$32,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,357$31,531

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOutback
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in188.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.2 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 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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