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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $33,995 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,438 $31,534 $27,027
Navigation system 2,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Navigation system 2,178    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Options (change) 2,683 183 0
Options (change) 2,297 119 0
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $31,603 $34,803 $29,360
Total Invoice $29,360 $32,278 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year200720072012
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, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,603$34,803$29,360
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,568$33,293$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$29,360$32,278$27,787
Adjustments for Features-962-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,398$30,878$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072012
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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
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 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$4,125$4,600$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-962-1,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
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.3,416 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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