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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,356

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Model Year20162014
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,395 $27,790
Base Invoice $31,227 $26,262
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Cargo net 70  
Remote start 450  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Cargo net 45  
Remote start 337  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 3,610 6,195
Options (change) 2,958 5,592
Destination 850 825
Total Price $37,855 $34,810
Total Invoice $35,035 $32,679

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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: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,156
Model Year20162014
ModelOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,855$34,810
Adjustments for Features-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$34,810
Total Invoice$35,035$32,679
Adjustments for Features-4,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,523$32,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
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 tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,000$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5120

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in107.8 in
Length189.6 in191.5 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 ft316.3 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 key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
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 system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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