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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: $29,636

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $874

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $26,005
Leather Package 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Forward collision warning 395    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
4-speed automatic     800
Leather Package 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Forward collision warning 348    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 5,280 2,335 1,116
Options (change) 4,775 2,207 933
Destination 810 810 625
Total Price $30,980 $30,510 $29,636
Total Invoice $29,354 $28,876 $27,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $389
Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4259hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,980$30,510$29,636
Adjustments for Features-1,480-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$29,905$29,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$29,354$28,876$27,563
Adjustments for Features-1,402-5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,952$28,303$27,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuForester
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,100$6,225$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,402-5730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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