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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $28,795
Base Invoice $25,402 $26,782
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,395 1,460
Options (change) 1,988 1,263
Destination 670 625
Total Price $29,945 $30,880
Total Invoice $28,060 $28,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $591
Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,945$30,880
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$30,860
Total Invoice$28,060$28,670
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$28,651

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092006
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ2.5GT Limited
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,955$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092006
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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