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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,975 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,064 $36,089
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Driver Confidence Package II 995    
Cargo net 65 81 81
All-weather floor mats 140 101 101
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Remote start   470 470
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Driver Confidence Package II 905    
Cargo net 59 52 52
All-weather floor mats 127 65 65
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 4,665 2,237 652
Options (change) 4,244 1,792 469
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $36,515 $38,547 $40,257
Total Invoice $34,855 $35,771 $37,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,105
Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,515$38,547$40,257
Adjustments for Features0-3,255-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$35,292$36,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620
Total Invoice$34,855$35,771$37,473
Adjustments for Features0-3,021-3,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$32,750$34,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182018
ModelMalibuOutbackOutback
TrimPremier3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
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$5,420$8,675$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,021-3,114

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.4 in108.1 in
Length193.8 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.873.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested282593%
Total Not Requested2257%

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