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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $28,895
Base Invoice $25,605 $27,013
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 800 260
Options (change) 664 169
Destination 650 695
Total Price $28,545 $29,850
Total Invoice $26,919 $27,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $869
Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,545$29,850
Adjustments for Features0-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$29,755
Total Invoice$26,919$27,877
Adjustments for Features0-89
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$27,788

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-89

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length191.8 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in68.1 in
Height57.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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