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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: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $27,165
Base Invoice $30,034 $25,806
Sunroof 1,445 850
Temporary spare tire   100
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof 1,203 748
Temporary spare tire   88
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,445 2,545
Options (change) 1,203 2,240
Destination 825 760
Total Price $34,365 $30,470
Total Invoice $32,062 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,365$30,470
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$30,470
Total Invoice$32,062$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,123$28,806

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
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 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 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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$5,315$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
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.3,645 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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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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