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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: $30,110

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,495

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183      
Stability control 300          
Navigation system 2,000     1,120 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Leather Package       1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,175 1,900
Advanced Safety Package       890    
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119      
Stability control 275          
Navigation system 1,721     986 700 700
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Leather Package       880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,034 1,672
Advanced Safety Package       783    
Sunroof       880 880  
Options (change) 2,560 260 260 5,185 3,970 2,695
Options (change) 2,165 169 169 4,563 3,494 2,372
Destination 645 645 645 825 825 825
Total Price $31,500 $32,200 $34,900 $31,955 $30,110 $31,310
Total Invoice $29,248 $29,981 $32,348 $30,165 $28,495 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,397
Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,500$32,200$34,900$31,955$30,110$31,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-1,665-890-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$31,200$34,475$30,290$29,220$30,370
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$1,070$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,248$29,981$32,348$30,165$28,495$29,459
Adjustments for Features0-931-394-1,572-842-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,248$29,050$31,954$28,593$27,653$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$198$0$2,904$940$0$922

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008201420142014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop$100 $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25
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$25   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75   
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
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$3,475$4,475$3,900$5,140$4,365$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$1,665$890$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-394-1,572-842-884

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,251 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 seat200Yes
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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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