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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,369 $25,806
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 850
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 748
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 4,745 2,545
Options (change) 4,318 2,240
Destination 725 760
Total Price $33,665 $30,470
Total Invoice $31,412 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $333
Model Year20112011
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$33,665$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$30,470
Total Invoice$31,412$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,473$28,806

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,465$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9390

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested120032%

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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