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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: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $29,595
Base Invoice $25,605 $27,739
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 800 2,715
Options (change) 664 2,212
Destination 650 795
Total Price $28,545 $33,105
Total Invoice $26,919 $30,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $153
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$28,545$33,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$28,820
Total Invoice$26,919$30,746
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$26,766

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$2,215$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,980

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in108.3 in
Length191.8 in188.8 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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