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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,365 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $25,859 $32,696 $35,635
Premium Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
2.0L I4 2,335    
Navigation system 795    
Cargo net   70 70
Remote start   450 450
Premium Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
2.0L I4 2,207    
Navigation system 700    
Cargo net   45 45
Remote start   337 337
Options (change) 5,875 520 520
Options (change) 5,323 382 382
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $34,050 $36,390 $39,590
Total Invoice $31,992 $33,953 $36,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $775
Model Year201320172017
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$34,050$36,390$39,590
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$33,740$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$31,992$33,953$36,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,473-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$31,480$31,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$263$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201320172017
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 
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
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 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
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 tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $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
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$7,075$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,473-5,675

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132017
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in108.1 in
Length191.5 in189.6 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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