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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,186 $27,027
Limited Package 3,000  
Sunroof 995  
3.6L V6   1,600
Limited Package 2,838  
Sunroof 829  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,995 1,600
Options (change) 3,667 1,512
Destination 695 760
Total Price $32,685 $30,960
Total Invoice $30,548 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,134
Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,685$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,135$30,960
Total Invoice$30,548$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,165$29,299

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,165$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3830

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.3 in
Length188.2 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested217564%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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