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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: $31,845 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $871 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,103 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | |||
| Difference: $6 | |||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | 2LT | LTZ | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,595 | $28,320 | $28,495 |
| Base Invoice | $24,443 | $26,762 | $26,707 |
| Leather Package | 1,250 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,125 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 400 | 400 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 140 | 69 |
| Navigation system | 495 | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,535 | 2,160 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Cargo net | 46 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | ||
| iPod integration | 223 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 238 | ||
| Remote start | 432 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,100 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 990 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 352 | 352 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 123 | 123 | 39 |
| Navigation system | 436 | 1,501 | |
| Sunroof | 880 | ||
| 2.0L I4 | 1,466 | 2,041 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | ||
| iPod integration | 145 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 155 | ||
| Remote start | 324 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,945 | 2,700 | 3,526 |
| Options (change) | 5,347 | 2,516 | 2,707 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 695 |
| Total Price | $32,365 | $31,845 | $32,716 |
| Total Invoice | $30,615 | $30,103 | $30,109 |
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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: $394 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,165 | |||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| 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 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 21/30 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 6 | 140, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 215/60-16 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $32,365 | $31,845 | $32,716 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -1,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,315 | $31,845 | $30,921 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $530 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $30,615 | $30,103 | $30,109 |
| Adjustments for Features | -993 | 0 | -1,652 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,622 | $30,103 | $28,457 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $481 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2010 |
| 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 manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| 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 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,300 | $4,250 | $6,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $1,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -993 | 0 | -1,652 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2010 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 68.3 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 35% |
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