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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,790 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,262 $31,227
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net   70
Remote start   450
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo net   45
Remote start   337
Options (change) 6,195 3,610
Options (change) 5,592 2,958
Destination 825 850
Total Price $34,810 $37,855
Total Invoice $32,679 $35,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,156
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-18
Total Price$34,810$37,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,810$32,980
Total Invoice$32,679$35,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,679$30,523

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,512

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

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