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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: $29,145

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,396

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $26,880
Base Invoice $26,643 $25,402
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
3.6L V6   1,595
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 3,871 1,595
Options (change) 3,567 1,324
Destination 795 670
Total Price $33,161 $29,145
Total Invoice $31,005 $27,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year20132009
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, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,161$29,145
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,426$29,145
Total Invoice$31,005$27,396
Adjustments for Features-2,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,448$27,396

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
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 
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 net $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 air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$5,165$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5570

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in112.3 in
Length189.0 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,680 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
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 seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222565%
Total Not Requested120035%

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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