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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: $28,424

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $2,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,546

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $2,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimLTZXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $24,380
Base Invoice $27,027 $22,983
3.6L V6 1,600  
Sun and Sound Package   1,610
Luxury Package   1,650
Cargo mat   89
3.6L V6 1,512  
Sun and Sound Package   1,409
Luxury Package   1,400
Cargo mat   59
Options (change) 1,600 3,349
Options (change) 1,512 2,868
Destination 760 695
Total Price $30,960 $28,424
Total Invoice $29,299 $26,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,294
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimLTZXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6220hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,960$28,424
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$26,774
Total Invoice$29,299$26,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$25,005

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuOutlander
TrimLTZXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,541

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuOutlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length191.8 in182.7 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.136.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.172.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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