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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: $2,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Limited Package 4,300 3,300        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 495   495
Sunroof 995 995        
Leather Package       1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package       895   895
Sun and Wheels Package       1,300 2,270  
Door sill trim plates       85   85
Driver Confidence Package           1,195
Panoramic sunroof           1,150
Limited Package 3,947 3,106        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 450   450
Sunroof 829 829        
Leather Package       1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package       814   814
Sun and Wheels Package       1,183 2,066  
Door sill trim plates       77   77
Driver Confidence Package           1,087
Panoramic sunroof           1,047
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 4,170 2,270 5,215
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 3,793 2,066 4,744
Destination 725 725 725 875 875 875
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $30,170 $34,120 $33,965
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $28,788 $32,677 $32,379

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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: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year201120112011201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$30,170$34,120$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,505-2,495-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$28,665$31,625$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$2,960$1,895
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$28,788$32,677$32,379
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-1,436-2,389-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$27,352$30,288$29,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$2,936$1,781

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112011201820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400 
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$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$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 $0
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Hood scoop  $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,550$4,500$3,650$5,055$6,045$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,505$2,495$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-1,436-2,389-3,246

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.4 in
Length186.4 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.8 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 LT

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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%
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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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