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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,959

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,320 $32,095
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,034
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495 1,300
Rear spoiler 400  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436 1,085
Rear spoiler 352  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 6,245 5,226
Options (change) 5,636 4,323
Destination 825 825
Total Price $35,390 $38,146
Total Invoice $33,223 $35,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$35,390$38,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,390$36,496
Total Invoice$33,223$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-1,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,223$33,660

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,522

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152014
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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