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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: $24,590

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,146

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $4,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $28,895
Base Invoice $21,608 $27,013
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler   389
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 1,100 389
Options (change) 913 292
Destination 625 695
Total Price $24,590 $29,979
Total Invoice $23,146 $28,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,332
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,590$29,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,590$27,279
Total Invoice$23,146$28,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,146$25,478

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,522

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in68.1 in
Height57.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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