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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $26,955
Base Invoice $28,258 $25,607
Universal garage door opener 77  
Sunroof   850
Universal garage door opener 50  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 77 850
Options (change) 50 748
Destination 625 720
Total Price $30,997 $28,525
Total Invoice $28,933 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $402
Model Year20072010
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6169hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,997$28,525
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,437$28,525
Total Invoice$28,933$27,075
Adjustments for Features-1,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,477$27,075

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,000$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length186.2 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height59.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.1 ft3

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