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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: $30,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,100

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $1,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $24,995
Base Invoice $27,027 $23,440
3.6L V6 1,600  
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof   995
3.6L V6 1,512  
Limited Package   3,106
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 1,600 4,295
Options (change) 1,512 3,935
Destination 760 725
Total Price $30,960 $30,015
Total Invoice $29,299 $28,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,215
Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,960$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,930
Total Invoice$29,299$28,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$27,084

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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$2,515$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,016

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,645 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested250076%
Total Not Requested80024%

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