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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $31,945
Base Invoice $21,608 $29,897
Satellite radio 325  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   90
Bodyside moldings   290
Rear spoiler   365
Remote start   470
Satellite radio 270  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664  
Cargo net   58
Bodyside moldings   188
Rear spoiler   237
Remote start   352
Options (change) 1,820 1,215
Options (change) 1,511 835
Destination 625 860
Total Price $25,310 $34,020
Total Invoice $23,744 $31,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$25,310$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$27,020
Total Invoice$23,744$31,592
Adjustments for Features0-6,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$25,092

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimSS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation app $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$1,885$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,500

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length188.3 in189.1 in
Width69.9 in72.4 in
Height57.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

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