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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: $26,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,427

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $27,027
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Sunroof 829 829    
Options (change) 5,295 4,295 0 0
Options (change) 4,776 3,935 0 0
Destination 725 725 725 760
Total Price $26,015 $30,015 $32,120 $29,360
Total Invoice $24,427 $28,100 $29,984 $27,787

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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: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,487
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,015$30,015$32,120$29,360
Adjustments for Features-135-1,085-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$28,930$31,885$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$24,427$28,100$29,984$27,787
Adjustments for Features-127-1,016-2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,300$27,084$29,765$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,784$5,465$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $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
Hood scoop  $100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,600$2,750$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$1,085$235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-127-1,016-2190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112012
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length186.4 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested287571%
Total Not Requested120029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested250076%
Total Not Requested80024%

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