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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: $28,862

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,735

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,120 795 795
Sunroof 995 995   1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Leather Package       1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package       1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning         395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 986 700 700
Sunroof 829 829   880 880  
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Leather Package       880 880  
Premium Audio Package       1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package         1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning         348  
Options (change) 8,117 7,017 2,522 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 7,059 6,124 2,007 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 750 750 750 810 810 810
Total Price $28,862 $32,862 $34,867 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $26,735 $30,407 $32,199 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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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: $88
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $632
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T6T6
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)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,862$32,862$34,867$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-815-1,115-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,862$31,912$34,767$29,710$28,950$30,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$26,735$30,407$32,199$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-879-92-773-1,054-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,735$29,528$32,107$28,181$27,367$28,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$814$0$954

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTEco2LTLTZ
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$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Forward collision warning    $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Hood scoop  $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,325$2,475$3,190$3,490$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$815$1,115$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-879-92-773-1,054-720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122013
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested111550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
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%

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 opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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