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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: $33,831

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,469

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $31,945
Base Invoice $26,762 $29,897
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 140 101
Rear spoiler 400 365
Navigation system 495  
Cargo net   90
Remote start   470
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
All-weather floor mats 123 65
Rear spoiler 352 237
Navigation system 436  
Cargo net   58
Remote start   352
Options (change) 6,385 1,026
Options (change) 5,759 712
Destination 825 860
Total Price $35,530 $33,831
Total Invoice $33,346 $31,469

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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: $2,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,561
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$35,530$33,831
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$33,096
Total Invoice$33,346$31,469
Adjustments for Features0-684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,346$30,785

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152018
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
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in108.3 in
Length191.5 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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