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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: $33,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,920 $28,195
Base Invoice $29,683 $26,369
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 1,270 6,295
Options (change) 1,156 5,612
Destination 875 725
Total Price $33,065 $35,215
Total Invoice $31,714 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $555
Model Year20162011
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-17
Total Price$33,065$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,065$34,745
Total Invoice$31,714$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,714$32,269

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162011
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,245$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-437

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162011
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.4 in107.9 in
Length193.8 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.871.3 ft3

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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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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