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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: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,184

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Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,227 $25,806
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Remote start 450  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Remote start 337  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,540 2,545
Options (change) 2,913 2,240
Destination 850 760
Total Price $37,785 $30,470
Total Invoice $34,990 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,789
Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,785$30,470
Adjustments for Features-8,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$30,470
Total Invoice$34,990$28,806
Adjustments for Features-7,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,017$28,806

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,125$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9730

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.3 in
Length189.6 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested106050%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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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