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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: $31,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,623

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Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $31,295
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $29,058
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Sunroof 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     77
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Sunroof 880    
Navigation system 700 700 1,823
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Cargo net     28
Universal garage door opener     50
Options (change) 5,505 4,305 2,119
Options (change) 4,960 3,929 1,901
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $31,645 $32,920 $34,039
Total Invoice $29,961 $31,016 $31,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,428
Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,645$32,920$34,039
Adjustments for Features-850-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,795$32,120$34,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$29,961$31,016$31,584
Adjustments for Features-805-7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,156$30,262$31,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,106$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420142006
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,100$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-805-7540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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