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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,986 $26,409
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325 453
Sunroof 800  
Cargo net   46
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 293 340
Sunroof 664  
Cargo net   30
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Options (change) 1,425 1,169
Options (change) 1,206 849
Destination 625 695
Total Price $25,315 $30,059
Total Invoice $23,817 $27,953

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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: $1,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $756
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,315$30,059
Adjustments for Features0-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$26,424
Total Invoice$23,817$27,953
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,817$24,573

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx SS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
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$3,450$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,380

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in179.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft368.3 ft3

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