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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: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,959

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Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim3.6R LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,061 $19,304
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,540 2,235
Options (change) 2,913 1,856
Destination 795 650
Total Price $34,280 $23,205
Total Invoice $31,769 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim3.6R LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,280$23,205
Adjustments for Features-10,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$23,205
Total Invoice$31,769$21,810
Adjustments for Features-9,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,284$21,810

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyMalibu Classic
Trim3.6R LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,510$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4850

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelLegacyMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested106050%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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