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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: $33,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,762 $28,084
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Navigation system 495 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 39
Navigation system 436 1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Options (change) 6,385 2,427
Options (change) 5,759 1,910
Destination 825 725
Total Price $35,530 $33,147
Total Invoice $33,346 $30,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,308
Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,530$33,147
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$33,147
Total Invoice$33,346$30,719
Adjustments for Features-3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$30,719

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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