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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: $28,350

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $33,995 $26,880
Base Invoice $26,438 $31,534 $25,402
Navigation system 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Sunroof     800
Navigation system 2,178    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,760 260 800
Options (change) 2,347 169 664
Destination 625 625 670
Total Price $31,680 $34,880 $28,350
Total Invoice $29,410 $32,328 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year200720072009
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4243hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,680$34,880$28,350
Adjustments for Features-845-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$33,560$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$29,410$32,328$26,736
Adjustments for Features-784-1,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,626$31,105$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,479$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072009
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,825$4,300$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-784-1,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,251 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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