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

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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $114

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Limited
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $28,420
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $26,857
Limited Package 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 400
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Limited Package 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 364
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   450
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Options (change) 6,004 2,704 704 2,885
Options (change) 5,341 2,213 494 2,625
Destination 695 695 695 875
Total Price $33,294 $32,294 $35,994 $32,180
Total Invoice $30,930 $29,921 $33,295 $30,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year2009200920092016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Limited
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4202hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,294$32,294$35,994$32,180
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,794$32,294$35,069$30,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,930$29,921$33,295$30,357
Adjustments for Features-1,3930-856-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$29,921$32,439$28,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$2,902$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2009200920092016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu Limited
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,200$4,125$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3930-856-1,429

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelLegacyMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length186.2 in191.5 in
Width68.1 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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