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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,180

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,373

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,295 $28,795 $33,995 $27,095
Base Invoice $23,579 $26,782 $31,524 $25,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Sunroof       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 260 260 260 800
Options (change) 169 169 169 664
Destination 625 625 625 650
Total Price $26,180 $29,680 $34,880 $28,545
Total Invoice $24,373 $27,576 $32,318 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H4250hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionT4M5M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6120, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,180$29,680$34,880$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2250-725-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$29,680$34,155$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$8,200$0
Total Invoice$24,373$27,576$32,318$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2090-672-853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,164$27,576$31,646$26,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,412$7,482$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,075$3,800$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$725$905
Value of Feature Adjustments-2090-672-853

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length186.2 in191.8 in
Width68.1 in70.3 in
Height56.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.1 ft3

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