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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,084
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Remote start 190 432
Satellite radio 200 432
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Remote start 158 324
Satellite radio 166 324
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,410 1,289
Options (change) 2,001 924
Destination 650 795
Total Price $23,380 $32,079
Total Invoice $21,955 $29,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$23,380$32,079
Adjustments for Features0-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$25,394
Total Invoice$21,955$29,803
Adjustments for Features0-6,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$23,592

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,211

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length188.3 in169.5 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.468.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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