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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: $30,251

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,112

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,116
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 46
All-weather floor mats 140 55
Cargo organizer 140 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 30
All-weather floor mats 127 33
Cargo organizer 127 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 2,615 1,731
Options (change) 2,379 1,371
Destination 875 625
Total Price $34,465 $30,251
Total Invoice $32,990 $28,112

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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: $1,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$34,465$30,251
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,640$30,251
Total Invoice$32,990$28,112
Adjustments for Features-2,7040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,286$28,112

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$8,520$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7040

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length193.8 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.857.7 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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