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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: $30,270

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,402 $30,836
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
AC power outlet   409
Remote start   436
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 86
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
AC power outlet   306
Remote start   328
Options (change) 2,720 1,573
Options (change) 2,258 1,105
Destination 670 825
Total Price $30,270 $35,393
Total Invoice $28,330 $32,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $578
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $228
Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,270$35,393
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,270$30,848
Total Invoice$28,330$32,766
Adjustments for Features0-4,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,330$28,558

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,365$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,208

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.174.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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