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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: $24,950

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,417

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $25,605
Limited Package 3,200 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Sunroof         800
Limited Package 2,887 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Sunroof         664
Options (change) 3,460 3,560 260 260 800
Options (change) 3,056 3,186 169 169 664
Destination 695 695 695 695 650
Total Price $24,950 $30,850 $29,850 $35,550 $28,545
Total Invoice $23,417 $28,775 $27,877 $32,970 $26,919

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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: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,950$30,850$29,850$35,550$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-475-2,000-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$28,875$29,375$33,550$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$4,425$8,600$0
Total Invoice$23,417$28,775$27,877$32,970$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,842-444-1,855-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,417$26,933$27,433$31,115$26,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,516$4,016$7,698$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009200920092008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT 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 
Remote start    $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist    $50
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $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 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound$250$250$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$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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, 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 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 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,975$3,475$5,000$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$475$2,000$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,842-444-1,855-358

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested317581%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215067%
Total Not Requested105033%

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