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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: $32,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,084
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 48
All-weather floor mats 140 69
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 31
All-weather floor mats 127 39
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Options (change) 2,475 1,827
Options (change) 2,252 1,463
Destination 875 795
Total Price $34,325 $32,617
Total Invoice $32,863 $30,342

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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: $2,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,000
Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT9T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$34,325$32,617
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,325$32,102
Total Invoice$32,863$30,342
Adjustments for Features0-479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,863$29,863

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuForester
TrimPremier2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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 
Total Value of Features$5,670$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-479

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelMalibuForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.0 in
Length193.8 in169.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.868.3 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%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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