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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: $9,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,955 $37,995 $39,945
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Remote start   470 470
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 2,545 470 470
Options (change) 2,240 352 352
Destination 720 1,050 1,050
Total Price $30,220 $39,515 $41,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,489
Model Year201020212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$30,220$39,515$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-6,435-9,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$33,080$31,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Sunshade, rear$125  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
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
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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$2,590$9,025$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228-324

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in108.1 in
Length191.8 in191.3 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.175.7 ft3

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