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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,709 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $1,136 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,472 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| Difference: $1,631 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | 2LT | LTZ | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,595 | $28,320 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $24,443 | $26,762 | $26,116 |
| Leather Package | 1,250 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,125 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 400 | 353 |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 140 | 55 |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,535 | 2,160 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 1,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | ||
| Satellite radio | 445 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,100 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 990 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 352 | 352 | 230 |
| All-weather floor mats | 123 | 123 | 33 |
| Sunroof | 880 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,466 | 2,041 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | 909 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | ||
| Satellite radio | 334 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,450 | 2,700 | 2,169 |
| Options (change) | 4,911 | 2,516 | 1,711 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 645 |
| Total Price | $31,870 | $31,845 | $30,709 |
| Total Invoice | $30,179 | $30,103 | $28,472 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $856 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | 2LT | LTZ | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 259hp I4 | 259hp I4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 18/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 6 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $31,870 | $31,845 | $30,709 |
| Adjustments for Features | -375 | 0 | -70 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,495 | $31,845 | $30,639 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $350 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,179 | $30,103 | $28,472 |
| Adjustments for Features | -355 | 0 | -65 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,824 | $30,103 | $28,407 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $279 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | 2LT | LTZ | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 app | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $6,250 | $5,875 | $5,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $375 | $0 | $70 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -355 | 0 | -65 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 lb. | 3,350 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 29% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Bodyside moldings | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 365 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 4-speed automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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