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Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,495 $35,795 $27,095
Base Invoice $30,565 $33,611 $25,605
Sunroof 1,500   800
Cargo net 46 46  
Remote start 379 379  
Sunroof 1,304   664
Cargo net 30 30  
Remote start 246 246  
Options (change) 1,925 425 800
Options (change) 1,580 276 664
Destination 725 725 650
Total Price $35,145 $36,945 $28,545
Total Invoice $32,870 $34,612 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,060
Model Year201120112008
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,145$36,945$28,545
Adjustments for Features-4,160-4,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,985$32,185$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$32,870$34,612$26,919
Adjustments for Features-3,891-4,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,979$30,153$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,174$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112008
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$7,075$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$4,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,891-4,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
ModelTribecaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in112.3 in
Length191.5 in191.8 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft315.1 ft3

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