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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: $30,730

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,643 $24,443 $26,762
Limited Package 3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
Rear spoiler   400 400
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Limited Package 3,391    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
Rear spoiler   352 352
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,871 4,310 2,560
Options (change) 3,567 3,908 2,393
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $33,161 $30,730 $31,705
Total Invoice $31,005 $29,176 $29,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,161$30,730$31,705
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,886$30,730$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$31,005$29,176$29,980
Adjustments for Features-1,1920-496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,813$29,176$29,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320152015
ModelOutbackMalibuMalibu
Trim3.6R2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
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
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
HD radio$50  
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 audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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$4,590$3,315$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1920-496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.8 in
Length189.0 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested71569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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