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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: $29,980

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $207

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,206

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,806 $23,769 $25,859
Limited Package 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Bodyside moldings 251    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Forward collision warning   395  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Limited Package 3,291    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Bodyside moldings 163    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Forward collision warning   348  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 4,022 4,280 2,335
Options (change) 3,630 3,895 2,207
Destination 770 810 810
Total Price $30,187 $29,980 $30,510
Total Invoice $28,206 $28,474 $28,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year201320132013
ModelLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,187$29,980$30,510
Adjustments for Features0-290-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,187$29,690$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405
Total Invoice$28,206$28,474$28,876
Adjustments for Features0-275-393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,206$28,199$28,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$284

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132013
ModelLegacyMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,665$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-393

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132013
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in107.8 in
Length187.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,635 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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