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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: $34,235

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,619

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,895 $30,975
Base Invoice $27,097 $29,736
Navigation Package 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 395
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation Package 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 359
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 4,545 4,855
Options (change) 3,727 4,417
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,235 $36,705
Total Invoice $31,619 $35,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year20142018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$34,235$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$33,885
Total Invoice$31,619$35,028
Adjustments for Features0-2,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,619$32,337

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,691

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.4 in
Length187.2 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height59.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,388 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 3.6R Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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