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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: $7,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,320 $27,795
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Remote start 190 455
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Fog lights   382
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Remote start 158 341
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 2,410 1,582
Options (change) 2,001 1,202
Destination 650 1,050
Total Price $23,380 $30,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,090
Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine219hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$23,380$30,427
Adjustments for Features0-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$25,202

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Total Value of Features$2,300$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387

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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 Year20082021
ModelMalibu ClassicForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length188.3 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.476.1 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, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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