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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $22,865
Base Invoice $29,897 $21,608
Cargo net 90  
Rear spoiler 365  
Bodyside moldings 290  
Remote start 470  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 58  
Rear spoiler 237  
Bodyside moldings 188  
Remote start 352  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,215 1,820
Options (change) 835 1,511
Destination 860 625
Total Price $34,020 $25,310
Total Invoice $31,592 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20182006
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,020$25,310
Adjustments for Features-7,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$25,310
Total Invoice$31,592$23,744
Adjustments for Features-6,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,092$23,744

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelLegacyMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation app$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,885$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5000

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelLegacyMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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