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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $26,955
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $25,607
Remote start 470 470  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Remote start 352 352  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 470 470 2,545
Options (change) 352 352 2,240
Destination 915 915 720
Total Price $36,780 $40,075 $30,220
Total Invoice $34,331 $37,356 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,780$40,075$30,220
Adjustments for Features-6,435-9,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,345$30,500$30,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$34,331$37,356$28,567
Adjustments for Features-6,007-8,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,324$28,431$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$107$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182010
ModelOutbackOutbackMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,025$12,165$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$9,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,007-8,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
ModelOutbackMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.3 in
Length189.9 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,680 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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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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