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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Suzuki Forenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Suzuki Forenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,009

Suzuki Forenza Popular   
Difference: $11,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,355

Suzuki Forenza Popular   
Difference: $10,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuForenza
TrimLTPremierHybridPopular
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $16,349
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $15,695
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 0 0
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 660
Total Price $28,045 $34,120 $28,750 $17,009
Total Invoice $26,856 $32,677 $27,635 $16,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Suzuki Forenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Suzuki Forenza Popular
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,794
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuForenza
TrimLTPremierHybridPopular
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H127hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6140, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17195/55-15
Total Price$28,045$34,120$28,750$17,009
Adjustments for Features-5,960-9,175-4,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,085$24,945$24,590$17,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,860$2,505$0
Total Invoice$26,856$32,677$27,635$16,355
Adjustments for Features-5,707-8,787-3,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,149$23,890$23,636$16,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,741$2,487$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Suzuki Forenza

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuForenza
TrimLTPremierHybridPopular
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,605$11,820$6,805$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,960$9,175$4,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,707-8,787-3,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Suzuki Forenza

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuForenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in102.4 in
Length193.8 in177.2 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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