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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,826

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,857 $26,005
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Rear spoiler 400 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Rear spoiler 364 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,390 1,524
Options (change) 2,175 1,196
Destination 875 625
Total Price $31,685 $30,044
Total Invoice $29,907 $27,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$31,685$30,044
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,405$30,044
Total Invoice$29,907$27,826
Adjustments for Features-1,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,699$27,826

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2080

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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