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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: $32,775

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,898

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,420 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $26,857 $33,064 $36,089
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 101 101
Cargo net   81 81
Remote start   470 470
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Navigation system 450    
Rear spoiler 364    
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65
Cargo net   52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 3,480 652 652
Options (change) 3,166 469 469
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $32,775 $36,962 $40,257
Total Invoice $30,898 $34,448 $37,473

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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: $687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine202hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,775$36,962$40,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,775$33,462$33,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,898$34,448$37,473
Adjustments for Features0-3,262-6,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,898$31,186$31,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$106

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
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$4,450$7,950$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,262-6,181

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelMalibu LimitedOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in108.1 in
Length191.5 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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