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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: $32,015

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,768

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $2,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $24,995
Base Invoice $29,736 $23,440
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,300
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,106
Options (change) 2,270 6,295
Options (change) 2,066 5,603
Destination 875 725
Total Price $34,120 $32,015
Total Invoice $32,677 $29,768

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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: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,429
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$34,120$32,015
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$32,015
Total Invoice$32,677$29,768
Adjustments for Features-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,197$29,768

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuLegacy
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,620$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in108.3 in
Length193.8 in186.4 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

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