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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: $30,730

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelMalibuMalibuOutback
Trim2LTLTZ3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $26,643
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Limited Package     3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990    
Rear spoiler 352 352  
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Limited Package     3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 4,310 2,560 3,871
Options (change) 3,908 2,393 3,567
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $30,730 $31,705 $33,161
Total Invoice $29,176 $29,980 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year201520152013
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?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$30,730$31,705$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,730$31,180$31,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$29,176$29,980$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-496-1,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,176$29,484$29,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152013
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  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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 
Rearview camera$200  
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 air vents  $100
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 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
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 audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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$3,315$3,840$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-496-1,192

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152013
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in107.9 in
Length191.5 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,613 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

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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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