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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: $24,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,265 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,986 $30,860
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Satellite radio 293  
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 325 520
Options (change) 293 382
Destination 625 850
Total Price $24,215 $34,365
Total Invoice $22,904 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,716
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,215$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$27,435
Total Invoice$22,904$32,092
Adjustments for Features0-6,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,904$25,620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,485$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,472

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in108.1 in
Length187.8 in189.6 in
Width69.8 in72.4 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft373.3 ft3

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