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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,146

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimSS3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $30,295
Base Invoice $21,608 $28,258
Sunroof 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Cargo net   42
Rear spoiler   380
Sunroof 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Cargo net   28
Rear spoiler   285
Options (change) 1,100 422
Options (change) 913 313
Destination 625 625
Total Price $24,590 $31,342
Total Invoice $23,146 $29,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,030
Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimSS3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6245hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$24,590$31,342
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,590$27,027
Total Invoice$23,146$29,196
Adjustments for Features0-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,146$25,176

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimSS3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,610$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in186.2 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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