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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: $33,094

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,817

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $30,295
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,258
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 60 42
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 55 28
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 2,470 2,174
Options (change) 2,248 1,934
Destination 875 625
Total Price $34,320 $33,094
Total Invoice $32,859 $30,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,041
Model Year20172007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4245hp H6
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,320$33,094
Adjustments for Features-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$33,094
Total Invoice$32,859$30,817
Adjustments for Features-1,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,858$30,817

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,670$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0010

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172007
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length193.8 in186.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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