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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,645 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | |||
| Difference: $3,570 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | |||
| Difference: $2,745 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3.6R | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $28,195 | $25,315 | $27,790 |
| Base Invoice | $26,369 | $24,176 | $26,262 |
| Limited Package | 3,300 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,550 | 795 | 795 |
| Sunroof | 1,445 | 1,000 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,175 | 1,350 | |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,535 | 2,160 | |
| Limited Package | 3,115 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,294 | 700 | 700 |
| Sunroof | 1,203 | 880 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,034 | 1,188 | |
| Leather Package | 880 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,466 | 2,041 | |
| Options (change) | 6,295 | 5,505 | 4,305 |
| Options (change) | 5,612 | 4,960 | 3,929 |
| Destination | 725 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $35,215 | $31,645 | $32,920 |
| Total Invoice | $32,706 | $29,961 | $31,016 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3.6R | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 256hp H6 | 259hp I4 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 235/50-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $35,215 | $31,645 | $32,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,625 | 0 | -50 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,590 | $31,645 | $32,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,225 |
| Total Invoice | $32,706 | $29,961 | $31,016 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,509 | 0 | -47 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,197 | $29,961 | $30,969 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,008 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Malibu | Malibu |
| Trim | 3.6R | 2LT | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| 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 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,540 | $2,915 | $2,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,625 | $0 | $50 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,509 | 0 | -47 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Model | Outback | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,544 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 26% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 525 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 50% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 74% |
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