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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: $30,110

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,495

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $28,258 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Cargo net 42      
Navigation system 2,000 1,120 795 795
Universal garage door opener 77      
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
Sunroof   1,000 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package   890    
Cargo net 28      
Navigation system 1,823 986 700 700
Universal garage door opener 50      
Leather Package   880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Sunroof   880 880  
Advanced Safety Package   783    
Options (change) 2,119 5,185 3,970 2,695
Options (change) 1,901 4,563 3,494 2,372
Destination 625 825 825 825
Total Price $33,039 $31,955 $30,110 $31,310
Total Invoice $30,784 $30,165 $28,495 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,150
Model Year2007201420142014
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp 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)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,039$31,955$30,110$31,310
Adjustments for Features-200-975-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,839$30,980$30,060$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0$1,250
Total Invoice$30,784$30,165$28,495$29,459
Adjustments for Features-186-920-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,598$29,245$28,448$29,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$797$0$1,011

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2007201420142014
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$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   
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
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$150$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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
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$4,550$5,325$4,400$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$975$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-186-920-470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072014
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%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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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