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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: $34,325

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,975 $31,595
Base Invoice $29,736 $29,367
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 42
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 28
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,475 3,557
Options (change) 2,252 3,147
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,325 $35,847
Total Invoice $32,863 $33,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,325$35,847
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$35,467
Total Invoice$32,863$33,209
Adjustments for Features0-352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,863$32,857

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuOutback
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
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 
USB port$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,445$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-352

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length193.8 in188.7 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.866.2 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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