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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: $33,972

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,455

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,595 $30,975
Base Invoice $27,739 $29,736
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450  
Cargo net 70 65
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337  
Cargo net 45 59
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 3,582 4,665
Options (change) 2,921 4,244
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,972 $36,515
Total Invoice $31,455 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,972$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,972$36,045
Total Invoice$31,455$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,455$34,406

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$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$5,425$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-449

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.4 in
Length188.8 in193.8 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
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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