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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx LTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,600 $28,084
Satellite radio 199 432
Sunroof 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Satellite radio 165 324
Sunroof 664  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Options (change) 999 1,430
Options (change) 829 1,016
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,564 $32,220
Total Invoice $24,079 $29,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,559
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx LTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,564$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$28,710
Total Invoice$24,079$29,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$26,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimMaxx LTZ2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,400$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,257

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in169.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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