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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: $32,180

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $437

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,857 $28,084
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495 1,000
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Navigation system 450 888
Rear spoiler 364  
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Options (change) 2,885 1,827
Options (change) 2,625 1,463
Destination 875 795
Total Price $32,180 $32,617
Total Invoice $30,357 $30,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$32,180$32,617
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,180$31,282
Total Invoice$30,357$30,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,357$29,100

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in169.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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