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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMalibuTribecaTribeca
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $25,806 $30,657 $33,703
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 1,500  
3.6L V6 1,595    
Remote start   379 379
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 1,304  
3.6L V6 1,404    
Remote start   246 246
Options (change) 2,545 1,879 379
Options (change) 2,240 1,550 246
Destination 760 775 775
Total Price $30,470 $35,249 $37,049
Total Invoice $28,806 $32,982 $34,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $190
Model Year201120122012
ModelMalibuTribecaTribeca
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$30,470$35,249$37,049
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$30,989$32,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$28,806$32,982$34,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,986-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$28,996$30,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,173

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201120122012
ModelMalibuTribecaTribeca
TrimLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,615$6,875$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,986-4,555

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in108.2 in
Length191.8 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height57.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.137.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.174.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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