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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,945 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,061 $27,027
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450  
3.6L V6   1,600
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,540 1,600
Options (change) 2,913 1,512
Destination 795 760
Total Price $34,280 $30,960
Total Invoice $31,769 $29,299

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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: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,549
Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,280$30,960
Adjustments for Features-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$30,960
Total Invoice$31,769$29,299
Adjustments for Features-6,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,750$29,299

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$8,585$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.3 in
Length188.8 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height59.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested106050%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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