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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,775 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||
| Difference: $5,252 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,898 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||
| Difference: $4,399 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,420 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $26,857 | $33,675 |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 595 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 81 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Remote start | 455 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 541 | |
| Navigation system | 450 | |
| Rear spoiler | 364 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 127 | 52 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Remote start | 341 | |
| Options (change) | 3,480 | 1,022 |
| Options (change) | 3,166 | 707 |
| Destination | 875 | 915 |
| Total Price | $32,775 | $38,027 |
| Total Invoice | $30,898 | $35,297 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $848 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,263 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 202hp I4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 24/34 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $32,775 | $38,027 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,775 | $31,927 |
| Total Invoice | $30,898 | $35,297 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,662 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,898 | $29,635 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,000 | $10,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,662 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Malibu Limited | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,393 lb. | 3,653 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 28% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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