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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: $30,830

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,149

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $24,443 $26,762
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140 140
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 400 400
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000     495 495
Leather Package       1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,125 1,850
Sunroof       1,000  
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 123 123
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 352 352
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,721     436 436
Leather Package       1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       990 1,628
Sunroof       880  
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 4,410 2,885
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 3,881 2,539
Destination 645 645 645 825 825
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $30,830 $32,030
Total Invoice $29,573 $30,306 $32,673 $29,149 $30,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$30,830$32,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-965-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,944$31,644$34,919$29,865$31,015
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,573$30,306$32,673$29,149$30,126
Adjustments for Features0-928-393-912-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,573$29,378$32,280$28,237$29,171
Cost Above Minimum$195$0$2,902$0$934

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008200820152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B2LTLTZ
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $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  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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$3,325$4,325$3,750$4,290$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$965$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928-393-912-955

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082015
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 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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