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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: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,969

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,710 $27,995
Base Invoice $22,406 $26,186
Sunroof 800 995
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof 664 829
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Limited Package   2,838
Options (change) 1,100 3,995
Options (change) 913 3,667
Destination 650 695
Total Price $25,460 $32,685
Total Invoice $23,969 $30,548

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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: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,780
Model Year20072010
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$25,460$32,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$28,620
Total Invoice$23,969$30,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,969$26,749

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R
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
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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, driver seat$50 
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 
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$2,675$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,799

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072010
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length187.8 in188.2 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft371.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested80024%
Total Not Requested257576%

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