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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: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $23,065
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $21,797
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Sunroof 995 995   800
Rear spoiler 393 393 393  
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251  
Satellite radio       325
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Sunroof 829 829   664
Rear spoiler 295 295 295  
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163  
Satellite radio       270
Options (change) 6,510 5,410 915 1,125
Options (change) 5,686 4,751 634 934
Destination 750 750 750 625
Total Price $27,255 $31,255 $33,260 $24,815
Total Invoice $25,362 $29,034 $30,826 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year2012201220122006
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$27,255$31,255$33,260$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,685-2,635-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$28,620$31,475$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$25,362$29,034$30,826$23,356
Adjustments for Features-1,568-2,448-1,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,794$26,586$29,172$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$5,378$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122006
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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$3,650$4,600$3,750$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$2,635$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,568-2,448-1,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested240060%
Total Not Requested157540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested115036%

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