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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $24,443 $26,762
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 495 495
Sunroof 995 995   1,000  
Leather Package       1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,125 1,850
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 436 436
Sunroof 829 829   880  
Leather Package       1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       990 1,628
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,870 2,345
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,406 2,064
Destination 725 725 725 825 825
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $30,290 $31,490
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $28,674 $29,651

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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: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$30,290$31,490
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,465-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$28,825$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$1,150
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$28,674$29,651
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-1,387-1,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$27,287$28,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$937

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201120152015
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,050$2,200$3,565$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,465$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-1,387-1,427

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.8 in
Length186.4 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested84081%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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