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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: $30,115

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $232

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Limited Package 5,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Cargo net 42 42 42 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 140 140 140
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 495   495
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Convenience and Technology Package       895   895
Leather Package       1,395   1,395
Panoramic sunroof       1,150 1,270 1,150
Door sill trim plates       85   85
Driver Confidence Package           1,195
Limited Package 4,538          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Cargo net 28 28 28 55 55 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 127 127 127
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 450   450
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Convenience and Technology Package       814   814
Leather Package       1,269   1,269
Panoramic sunroof       1,046 1,156 1,046
Door sill trim plates       77   77
Driver Confidence Package           1,087
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,174 4,220 1,470 5,415
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 1,933 3,838 1,338 4,925
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $34,964 $30,115 $33,265 $34,060
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,552 $28,732 $31,896 $32,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $554
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$30,347$34,647$34,964$30,115$33,265$34,060
Adjustments for Features-145-270-1,2700-890-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,202$34,377$33,694$30,115$32,375$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$2,260$2,045
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,552$28,732$31,896$32,459
Adjustments for Features-135-250-1,1820-853-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,178$31,865$31,370$28,732$31,043$30,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,687$3,192$0$2,311$1,916

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
CVT     $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Following distance indicator     $25
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat    $40 
Roof rack$300     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
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 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats    $0 
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$6,125$6,250$7,250$5,980$6,870$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$270$1,270$0$890$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-135-250-1,1820-853-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092016
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.4 in
Length188.7 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested382566%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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