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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: $29,620

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $231

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,988

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,806 $25,806
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Limited Package 3,291  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,686 1,695
Options (change) 3,412 1,492
Destination 770 760
Total Price $29,851 $29,620
Total Invoice $27,988 $28,058

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year20132011
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,851$29,620
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,541$29,620
Total Invoice$27,988$28,058
Adjustments for Features-1,2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,760$28,058

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2280

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length187.2 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.1 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
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested240076%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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