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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $23,915
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $22,600
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Remote start 450 450  
Cargo net 70 70  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Satellite radio     199
Sunroof     800
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Remote start 337 337  
Cargo net 45 45  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Satellite radio     165
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,815 3,610 999
Options (change) 2,295 2,958 829
Destination 850 850 650
Total Price $34,060 $37,855 $25,564
Total Invoice $31,618 $35,035 $24,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,946
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year201620162007
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6217hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,060$37,855$25,564
Adjustments for Features-6,550-8,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$28,955$25,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,618$35,035$24,079
Adjustments for Features-6,080-8,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,538$26,798$24,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162007
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,850$11,200$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$8,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,080-8,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,594 lb.3,459 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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