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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: $3,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $30,995
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $28,795
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     77
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Navigation system 700 700 1,822
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     28
Universal garage door opener     50
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 5,505 4,305 3,502
Options (change) 4,960 3,929 3,113
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $31,645 $32,920 $35,142
Total Invoice $29,961 $31,016 $32,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,096
Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4259hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,645$32,920$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$32,870$33,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$29,961$31,016$32,553
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,961$30,969$31,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420142008
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,100$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,496

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142008
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in188.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.2 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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