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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,990

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,524

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,986 $26,005
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Sunroof 664  
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,100 1,199
Options (change) 913 988
Destination 625 625
Total Price $24,990 $29,719
Total Invoice $23,524 $27,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,342
Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,990$29,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,990$27,834
Total Invoice$23,524$27,618
Adjustments for Features0-1,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,524$25,866

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,752

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in99.4 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width69.8 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft357.7 ft3

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