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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: $34,325

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,495 $35,795 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,565 $33,611 $29,736
Sunroof 1,500    
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Remote start 379 379  
Cargo net 46 46 65
All-weather floor mats 60 60 140
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Sunroof 1,304    
Navigation system 1,912 1,913  
Remote start 246 246  
Cargo net 30 30 59
All-weather floor mats 36 36 127
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 4,185 2,685 2,475
Options (change) 3,528 2,225 2,252
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $37,405 $39,205 $34,325
Total Invoice $34,818 $36,561 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year201120112018
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6250hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,405$39,205$34,325
Adjustments for Features-1,530-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$37,075$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,818$36,561$32,863
Adjustments for Features-1,424-1,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,394$34,575$32,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,181$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112018
ModelTribecaTribecaMalibu
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$7,100$7,700$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,424-1,9860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelTribecaMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in111.4 in
Length191.5 in193.8 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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