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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: $30,295

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,633

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,607 $32,028
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 133
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 86
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Options (change) 2,620 1,530
Options (change) 2,306 1,077
Destination 720 875
Total Price $30,295 $36,700
Total Invoice $28,633 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year20102017
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,295$36,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,295$30,265
Total Invoice$28,633$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-5,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,633$28,022

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$2,890$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,958

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
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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