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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,675
3.6L V6 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Remote start   455
3.6L V6 1,512  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Remote start   341
Options (change) 1,600 753
Options (change) 1,512 533
Destination 760 915
Total Price $30,960 $37,758
Total Invoice $29,299 $35,123

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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: $2,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,790
Model Year20122018
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$30,960$37,758
Adjustments for Features0-9,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$28,498
Total Invoice$29,299$35,123
Adjustments for Features0-8,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$26,509

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,090$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,614

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,645 lb.3,653 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%

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