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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: $35,110

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,976

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,028
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 72
Engine-block heater 75 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
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 46
Engine-block heater 66 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Options (change) 5,965 1,468
Options (change) 5,389 1,036
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,110 $36,638
Total Invoice $32,976 $33,939

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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: $1,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,024
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$35,110$36,638
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$33,413
Total Invoice$32,976$33,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,976$30,952

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForester
TrimLTZ2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Terrain selector $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,987

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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