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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $31,640
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,617
3.6L V6 1,600  
Remote start   450
3.6L V6 1,512  
Remote start   337
Options (change) 1,600 450
Options (change) 1,512 337
Destination 760 820
Total Price $30,960 $32,910
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,774

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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: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,214
Model Year20122017
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,960$32,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,965
Total Invoice$29,299$30,774
Adjustments for Features0-3,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$27,085

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
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 
AC power outlet$100 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
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 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$1,940$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,645 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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