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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $23,265
Base Invoice $26,369 $21,986
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 800
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 664
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   293
Options (change) 4,745 1,425
Options (change) 4,318 1,206
Destination 725 625
Total Price $33,665 $25,315
Total Invoice $31,412 $23,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,382
Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,665$25,315
Adjustments for Features-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,150$25,315
Total Invoice$31,412$23,817
Adjustments for Features-4,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,199$23,817

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,190$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2130

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in112.3 in
Length188.2 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft341.0 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 surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested112530%
Total Not Requested257570%

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