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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $14,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimMaxx LTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,915 $37,995 $39,945
Satellite radio 199    
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   81 81
Remote start   470 470
Satellite radio 165    
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 999 551 551
Options (change) 829 404 404
Destination 650 1,050 1,050
Total Price $25,564 $39,596 $41,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,978
Model Year200720212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimMaxx LTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine217hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$25,564$39,596$41,546
Adjustments for Features0-7,000-10,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$32,596$31,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200720212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimMaxx LTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$9,300$12,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,000$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-353

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072021
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in108.1 in
Length187.8 in191.3 in
Width69.8 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft375.7 ft3

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