2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2018 Subaru Legacy

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4-Door Sedan L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan L	27	36	$21,571	$21,680
4-Door Sedan LS	27	36	$22,387	$23,320
4-Door Sedan LT	27	36	$24,211	$25,220
4-Door Sedan Hybrid	49	43	$26,803	$27,920
4-Door Sedan Premier	22	32	$29,779	$31,020

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2.5i	25	34	$20,979	$22,195
2.5i Premium	25	34	$22,946	$24,295
2.5i Sport	25	34	$24,835	$26,345
2.5i Limited	25	34	$27,317	$29,095
3.6R Limited	20	28	$29,897	$31,945

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,571

$20,979

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,680

$22,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$361 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A solid effort, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu offers plenty of compelling reasons to lure customers into showrooms.

The 2018 Subaru Legacy may be the best mid-size sedan that buyers largely miss. It skips performance for a good safety record and relative value—not bad things.

TCC Likes

Attractive looks
Refined demeanor
Good fuel efficiency

Sparkling safety scorecard
Better interior materials
All-wheel-drive confidence

TCC Dislikes

Basic Malibu L
Big engine relegated to high-spec model
Active-safety tech is pricey

Average performance
Thirsty optional engine
Plain exterior

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

42.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

104.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

55.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

108.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.8

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

36.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R83

Front Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3108

3514

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16"

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500-3000

174 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

175 @ 5800

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

.075

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.58 - 0.62

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MNH

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Subaru Legacy

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

6.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 Malibu arriving; 2018s still in good supply
Employee Discount + $2,500 factory rebate on 2018s
Lease a 2018 from $199 for 36 months
$750 bonus with GM financing on 2018s

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2018 Subaru Legacy

2019 Legacy supplies building
No factory cash, but dealer discounting likely
Lease from $215 for 36 months
New 0% APR for 36 months

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