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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: $31,905

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,629

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $28,895
Base Invoice $29,736 $27,013
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,719
Options (change) 2,410 2,315
Options (change) 2,193 1,921
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,260 $31,905
Total Invoice $32,804 $29,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $786
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$34,260$31,905
Adjustments for Features-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,765$31,905
Total Invoice$32,804$29,629
Adjustments for Features-2,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,415$29,629

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,920$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3890

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length193.8 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in68.1 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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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