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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: $35,061

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,563

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $30,975
Base Invoice $29,897 $29,736
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595  
Remote start 470  
Cargo net 90 65
All-weather floor mats 101 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331  
Remote start 352  
Cargo net 58 59
All-weather floor mats 65 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,256 4,665
Options (change) 1,806 4,244
Destination 860 875
Total Price $35,061 $36,515
Total Invoice $32,563 $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: $2,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,061$36,515
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,971$36,515
Total Invoice$32,563$34,855
Adjustments for Features-1,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,551$34,855

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
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
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$6,135$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.4 in
Length189.1 in193.8 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,748 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested282593%
Total Not Requested2257%

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, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
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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