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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: $31,905

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,629

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $29,736 $26,760
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140 140
Navigation system 2,000 2,000     495
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package         895
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Leather Package         1,395
Door sill trim plates         85
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127 127
Navigation system 1,830 1,719     450
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package         814
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Leather Package         1,269
Door sill trim plates         77
Options (change) 5,615 2,315 315 2,410 5,355
Options (change) 5,049 1,921 202 2,193 4,871
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Total Price $32,905 $31,905 $35,605 $34,260 $34,105
Total Invoice $30,638 $29,629 $33,003 $32,804 $32,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5M5M6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$32,905$31,905$35,605$34,260$34,105
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-2,495-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$31,905$34,680$31,765$30,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$1,065$0
Total Invoice$30,638$29,629$33,003$32,804$32,506
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-857-2,389-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,241$29,629$32,146$30,415$29,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$2,905$1,154$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
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
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upgraded floor mats   $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$6,025$4,525$5,450$7,020$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$2,495$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-857-2,389-3,245

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.4 in
Length186.2 in193.8 in
Width68.1 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested210066%
Total Not Requested110034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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