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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: $32,225

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,492

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,214

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $26,369
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,300  
Navigation system 495 495 1,550
Leather Package 1,250    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Sunroof 1,000   1,445
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Limited Package     3,300
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,144  
Navigation system 436 436 1,294
Leather Package 1,100    
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Sunroof 880   1,203
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Limited Package     3,115
Options (change) 5,805 4,355 6,295
Options (change) 5,224 3,973 5,612
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $32,225 $33,500 $35,215
Total Invoice $30,492 $31,560 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4259hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$32,225$33,500$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,225$33,450$33,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,492$31,560$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,492$31,513$31,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152011
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.6R
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 app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,040$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,254

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in107.9 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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