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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: $29,629

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,420 $26,695
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
All-weather floor mats 140 81
Rear spoiler 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
Remote start   455
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
All-weather floor mats 127 52
Rear spoiler 364  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Remote start   341
Options (change) 2,390 1,959
Options (change) 2,175 1,445
Destination 875 975
Total Price $31,685 $29,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,489
Model Year20162019
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$31,685$29,629
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,685$29,604

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelMalibu LimitedForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

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

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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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