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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,095 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,605 $30,860
Sunroof 800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Sunroof 664  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 800 2,715
Options (change) 664 2,212
Destination 650 850
Total Price $28,545 $36,560
Total Invoice $26,919 $33,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,545$36,560
Adjustments for Features0-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$30,110
Total Invoice$26,919$33,922
Adjustments for Features0-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$27,937

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$2,590$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,985

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in108.1 in
Length191.8 in189.6 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.173.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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