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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: $24,790

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,335

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $27,995 $23,065
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $26,228 $21,797
Limited Package 4,000 3,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995 995 800
CD changer, in-dash       300
Limited Package 3,672 2,830 1,833  
Sunroof 829 829 829 664
CD changer, in-dash       249
Options (change) 4,995 3,995 2,995 1,100
Options (change) 4,501 3,659 2,662 913
Destination 695 695 695 625
Total Price $25,685 $29,685 $31,685 $24,790
Total Invoice $24,122 $27,794 $29,585 $23,335

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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: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4201hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$25,685$29,685$31,685$24,790
Adjustments for Features-960-1,910-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$27,775$30,625$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,900$0
Total Invoice$24,122$27,794$29,585$23,335
Adjustments for Features-902-1,788-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,220$26,006$28,595$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,786$5,375$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,525$3,675$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$1,910$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-902-1,788-9900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102006
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height59.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested227561%
Total Not Requested147539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192565%
Total Not Requested105035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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