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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler   380 175
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler   285 145
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 183 380 2,020
Options (change) 119 285 1,677
Destination 625 625 650
Total Price $28,203 $32,300 $22,990
Total Invoice $26,256 $29,968 $21,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,111
Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6219hp V6
TransmissionT4T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,203$32,300$22,990
Adjustments for Features-3,775-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,428$27,750$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,322$0
Total Invoice$26,256$29,968$21,631
Adjustments for Features-3,514-4,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,742$25,747$21,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200620062008
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,975$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,514-4,2210

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height59.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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