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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $19,304
All Weather Package 500      
Premium Package 1,300 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 175
Satellite radio 461 461   200
Sunroof 995 995   800
Fog lights 314 314    
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
All Weather Package 417      
Premium Package 1,226 1,217    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 145
Satellite radio 346 346   166
Sunroof 829 829   664
Fog lights 204 204    
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Options (change) 4,400 3,800 830 2,220
Options (change) 3,601 3,175 579 1,843
Destination 750 750 750 650
Total Price $25,145 $29,645 $33,175 $23,190
Total Invoice $23,277 $27,458 $30,771 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,019
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,145$29,645$33,175$23,190
Adjustments for Features-2,700-3,650-4,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$25,995$28,800$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$6,355$0
Total Invoice$23,277$27,458$30,771$21,797
Adjustments for Features-2,499-3,381-4,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,778$24,077$26,713$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,299$5,935$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,700$5,425$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$3,650$4,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499-3,381-4,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelLegacyMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height59.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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