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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $27,795
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
All Weather Package   500
Door sill trim plates   53
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Fog lights   382
Remote start   455
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
All Weather Package   417
Door sill trim plates   34
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Fog lights   286
Remote start   341
Options (change) 2,545 2,040
Options (change) 2,240 1,498
Destination 720 1,050
Total Price $30,220 $30,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,162
Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,220$30,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$29,150

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,265$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102021
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.1 in
Length191.8 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.176.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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