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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicForesterForester
TrimLT2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,232 $30,836
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Rear spoiler 175    
Engine-block heater 75 133 133
Remote start 190 436 436
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Fog lights   381  
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Rear spoiler 145    
Engine-block heater 62 86 86
Remote start 158 328 328
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Fog lights   285  
Options (change) 2,485 1,148 767
Options (change) 2,063 827 542
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $23,455 $29,968 $34,587
Total Invoice $22,017 $27,884 $32,203

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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: $1,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,033
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicForesterForester
TrimLT2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,455$29,968$34,587
Adjustments for Features0-5,195-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$24,773$26,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,729
Total Invoice$22,017$27,884$32,203
Adjustments for Features0-4,834-7,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$23,050$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicForesterForester
TrimLT2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$7,720$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,195$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,834-7,528

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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 Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.474.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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