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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: $25,460

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,969

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,710 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,406 $28,795
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   42
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Cargo net   28
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,100 1,242
Options (change) 913 1,122
Destination 650 645
Total Price $25,460 $32,882
Total Invoice $23,969 $30,562

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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: $2,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,359
Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,460$32,882
Adjustments for Features0-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$28,327
Total Invoice$23,969$30,562
Adjustments for Features0-4,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,969$26,328

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
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$3,810$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,234

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in188.7 in
Width69.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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