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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,675
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 68
All-weather floor mats 140 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 44
All-weather floor mats 127 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 4,665 1,022
Options (change) 4,244 707
Destination 875 915
Total Price $36,515 $38,027
Total Invoice $34,855 $35,297

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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: $1,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,162
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT9CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$36,515$38,027
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$35,222
Total Invoice$34,855$35,297
Adjustments for Features0-2,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$32,693

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,220$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,604

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length193.8 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.874.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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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