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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,421

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,258 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Cargo net 42      
Navigation system 2,000 1,120 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Cargo net 28      
Navigation system 1,823 986 700 700
Universal garage door opener 50      
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Sunroof   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 2,119 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 1,901 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 625 810 810 810
Total Price $33,039 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $30,784 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year2007201320132013
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,039$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features-375-300-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,664$30,225$29,615$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0$1,255
Total Invoice$30,784$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features-349-285-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,435$28,669$27,996$29,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$673$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201320132013
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,500$4,650$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$300$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-285-4250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length186.2 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested94042%
Total Not Requested127558%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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