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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: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,095 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $25,605 $32,696 $35,635
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   70 70
Remote start   450 450
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   45 45
Remote start   337 337
Options (change) 800 520 520
Options (change) 664 382 382
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $28,545 $36,390 $39,590
Total Invoice $26,919 $33,953 $36,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$28,545$36,390$39,590
Adjustments for Features0-5,960-9,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$30,430$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$26,919$33,953$36,892
Adjustments for Features0-5,561-8,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$28,392$28,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-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
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
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,940$8,900$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,960$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,561-8,759

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
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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