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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,061

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,563

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $31,945
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,897
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 90
All-weather floor mats 140 101
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595
Remote start   470
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 58
All-weather floor mats 127 65
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331
Remote start   352
Options (change) 4,665 2,256
Options (change) 4,244 1,806
Destination 875 860
Total Price $36,515 $35,061
Total Invoice $34,855 $32,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT9CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$36,515$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$33,971
Total Invoice$34,855$32,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$31,551

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,012

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.3 in
Length193.8 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested282593%
Total Not Requested2257%

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