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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: $32,190

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,917

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,920 $28,495
Base Invoice $29,683 $26,643
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 319
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 239
Limited Package   3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 395 4,105
Options (change) 359 3,751
Destination 875 795
Total Price $32,190 $33,395
Total Invoice $30,917 $31,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $253
Model Year20162013
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$32,190$33,395
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$33,375
Total Invoice$30,917$31,189
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,917$31,170

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.4 in107.9 in
Length193.8 in189.0 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,613 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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 vents100Yes
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 Requested260076%
Total Not Requested82524%

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