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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: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $30,295
Base Invoice $25,806 $28,258
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Options (change) 2,445 0
Options (change) 2,152 0
Destination 760 625
Total Price $30,370 $30,920
Total Invoice $28,718 $28,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,456
Model Year20112007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6245hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,370$30,920
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$29,185
Total Invoice$28,718$28,883
Adjustments for Features0-1,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,718$27,262

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,621

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112007
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length191.8 in186.2 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.4 ft3

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