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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: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $24,995
Base Invoice $25,605 $23,440
Sunroof 800 995
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof 664 829
Limited Package   3,106
Options (change) 800 4,295
Options (change) 664 3,935
Destination 650 725
Total Price $28,545 $30,015
Total Invoice $26,919 $28,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,545$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$29,120
Total Invoice$26,919$28,100
Adjustments for Features0-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$27,262

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.3 in
Length191.8 in186.4 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested255077%
Total Not Requested75023%

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