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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: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $29,945
Base Invoice $25,605 $28,061
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Remote start   450
Cargo net   70
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Remote start   337
Cargo net   45
Options (change) 800 3,610
Options (change) 664 2,958
Destination 650 795
Total Price $28,545 $34,350
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $982
Model Year20082016
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$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$28,005
Total Invoice$26,919$31,814
Adjustments for Features0-5,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$25,937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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$2,365$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,877

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082016
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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