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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuLegacy
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $28,295
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $26,438
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Stability control     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 700 700 1,721
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Stability control     275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 6,075 4,480 3,760
Options (change) 5,475 4,095 3,259
Destination 810 810 645
Total Price $31,775 $32,655 $32,700
Total Invoice $30,054 $30,764 $30,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $308
Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuLegacy
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$31,775$32,655$32,700
Adjustments for Features-3500-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,425$32,655$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0
Total Invoice$30,054$30,764$30,342
Adjustments for Features-3310-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,723$30,764$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201320132008
ModelMalibuMalibuLegacy
Trim2LTLTZ2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,090$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-3310-311

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in68.1 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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