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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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $31,095 $34,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Remote start   455 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Remote start   341 341
Options (change) 0 753 753
Options (change) 0 533 533
Destination 760 1,010 1,010
Total Price $29,360 $32,858 $36,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,628
Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,360$32,858$36,358
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$28,583$27,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuForesterForester
TrimLTZLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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  
Total Value of Features$3,090$7,365$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201-384

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,416 lb.3,450 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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