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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,955 $32,095
Base Invoice $25,607 $30,034
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850 1,445
3.6L V6 1,595  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748 1,203
3.6L V6 1,404  
Options (change) 2,545 1,445
Options (change) 2,240 1,203
Destination 720 825
Total Price $30,220 $34,365
Total Invoice $28,567 $32,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $813
Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,220$34,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$31,490
Total Invoice$28,567$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-2,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$29,380

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$2,240$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,682

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in107.9 in
Length191.8 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.171.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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