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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: $183

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Sunroof       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 183 183 0 2,020
Options (change) 119 119 0 1,677
Destination 695 695 695 650
Total Price $23,173 $32,473 $32,790 $22,990
Total Invoice $21,834 $30,181 $30,619 $21,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,173$32,473$32,790$22,990
Adjustments for Features-750-5,850-6,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,423$26,623$25,940$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$3,517$0
Total Invoice$21,834$30,181$30,619$21,631
Adjustments for Features-707-5,437-6,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,127$24,744$24,223$21,631
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,617$3,096$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibu Classic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$8,850$9,850$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$5,850$6,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-707-5,437-6,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackMalibu Classic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height63.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 ft3

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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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