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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: $35,605 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $2,060 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,412 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $1,357 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,320 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $26,762 | $30,836 |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 140 | 72 |
| Engine-block heater | 75 | 133 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 198 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 74 | |
| Cargo net | 87 | |
| AC power outlet | 409 | |
| Remote start | 436 | |
| Navigation system | 436 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 123 | 46 |
| Engine-block heater | 66 | 86 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 128 | |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 48 | |
| Cargo net | 56 | |
| AC power outlet | 306 | |
| Remote start | 328 | |
| Options (change) | 6,460 | 3,845 |
| Options (change) | 5,825 | 3,108 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $35,605 | $37,665 |
| Total Invoice | $33,412 | $34,769 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,306 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 259hp I4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 23/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $35,605 | $37,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,885 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,605 | $34,780 |
| Total Invoice | $33,412 | $34,769 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,663 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,412 | $32,106 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Trim | LTZ | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| 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 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,350 | $7,235 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,885 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,663 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Model | Malibu | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 lb. | 3,624 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.5 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 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 66% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| 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% |
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
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