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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,421

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000   1,120 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,824   986 700 700
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Sunroof     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 2,260 260 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 1,993 169 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 625 625 810 810 810
Total Price $31,680 $34,880 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $29,400 $32,318 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,680$34,880$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,540-2,690-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$34,755$27,985$27,375$28,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$610$0$1,255
Total Invoice$29,400$32,318$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-116-2,409-2,543-2,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,400$32,202$26,545$25,878$26,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$667$0$1,056

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Hood scoop$100$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,075$5,490$5,640$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,540$2,690$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-2,409-2,543-2,107

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length186.2 in191.5 in
Width68.1 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 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
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested131559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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