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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: $26,104

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx SS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,710 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,406 $27,424 $32,028
Satellite radio 199    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Engine-block heater 50 133 133
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   90 90
Fog lights   386  
Remote start   445 445
Satellite radio 165    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Engine-block heater 42 86 86
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   58 58
Fog lights   289  
Remote start   333 333
Options (change) 1,744 1,054 668
Options (change) 1,448 766 477
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $26,104 $31,224 $35,838
Total Invoice $24,504 $29,065 $33,380

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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: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $940
Model Year200720172017
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx SS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,104$31,224$35,838
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,104$27,334$28,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$24,504$29,065$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,621-7,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$25,444$26,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$867

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720172017
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimMaxx SS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,360$7,250$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,621-7,069

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in180.9 in
Width69.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft374.7 ft3

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