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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,710 $32,095
Base Invoice $22,406 $30,034
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800 1,445
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664 1,203
Options (change) 999 1,445
Options (change) 829 1,203
Destination 650 825
Total Price $25,359 $34,365
Total Invoice $23,885 $32,062

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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: $4,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,801
Model Year20072014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$25,359$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,359$29,675
Total Invoice$23,885$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-4,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,885$27,686

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimMaxx SS3.6R 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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
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
Rear air vents $100
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,376

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072014
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length187.8 in189.0 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,613 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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