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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: $24,910

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,481

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,395 $23,265
Base Invoice $31,227 $21,986
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Options (change) 520 1,020
Options (change) 382 870
Destination 850 625
Total Price $34,765 $24,910
Total Invoice $32,459 $23,481

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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: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,508
Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,765$24,910
Adjustments for Features-6,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,835$24,910
Total Invoice$32,459$23,481
Adjustments for Features-6,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,989$23,481

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined 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$9,415$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in112.3 in
Length189.6 in187.8 in
Width72.4 in69.8 in
Height66.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft341.0 ft3

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