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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $2,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimMaxx SSXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $23,850
Base Invoice $21,986 $22,484
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Luxury Package   1,600
Sun and Sound Package   1,610
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 293  
Luxury Package   1,400
Sun and Sound Package   1,409
Options (change) 1,425 3,210
Options (change) 1,206 2,809
Destination 625 695
Total Price $25,315 $27,755
Total Invoice $23,817 $25,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $357
Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimMaxx SSXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6220hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,315$27,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$25,055
Total Invoice$23,817$25,988
Adjustments for Features0-2,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,817$23,460

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimMaxx SSXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,528

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20062008
ModelMalibuOutlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in182.7 in
Width69.8 in70.9 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.836.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft372.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%

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