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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: $177

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Limited Package 2,700          
Stability control 300          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Cargo net 42 42 42      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,120 795 795
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  
Limited Package 2,426          
Stability control 275          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Cargo net 28 28 28      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 986 700 700
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) 3,302 2,302 2,119 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 645 645 645 810 810 810
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $741
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features-915-490-1,615-50-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,327$33,452$32,644$30,475$29,715$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$760$0$1,155
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features-853-454-1,504-47-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,349$31,005$30,391$28,907$28,090$29,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,656$3,042$817$0$951

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25
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$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,315$5,890$7,015$5,450$5,750$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$490$1,615$50$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-853-454-1,504-47-3310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.8 in
Length188.7 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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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