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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: $35,530

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,320 $37,995 $39,945
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
All-weather floor mats 140 101 101
Cargo net   81 81
Remote start   470 470
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
All-weather floor mats 123 65 65
Cargo net   52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 6,385 652 652
Options (change) 5,759 469 469
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,530 $39,697 $41,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,040
Model Year201520212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine259hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,530$39,697$41,647
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$36,997$35,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520212021
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,800$7,500$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-213

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152021
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in108.1 in
Length191.5 in191.3 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.375.7 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 warning200Yes
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%

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