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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: $24,223

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,742

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $27,165
Base Invoice $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $25,806
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183  
Temporary spare tire         100
Sunroof         850
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,338        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119  
Temporary spare tire         88
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 3,083 483 183 183 950
Options (change) 2,732 394 119 119 836
Destination 645 645 645 645 760
Total Price $24,223 $29,423 $32,123 $34,823 $28,875
Total Invoice $22,742 $27,477 $29,931 $32,298 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,219
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,223$29,423$32,123$34,823$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,700-2,125-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,223$28,323$29,423$32,698$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$5,200$8,475$0
Total Invoice$22,742$27,477$29,931$32,298$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-1,027-2,516-1,971-441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,742$26,450$27,415$30,327$26,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,708$4,673$7,585$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote start    $150
Sunshade, rear    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 $100 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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$2,875$3,975$5,575$5,000$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,700$2,125$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,027-2,516-1,971-441

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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