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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,084 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Remote start 432 190
Satellite radio 432 200
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Remote start 324 158
Satellite radio 324 166
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,289 2,410
Options (change) 924 2,001
Destination 795 650
Total Price $32,079 $23,380
Total Invoice $29,803 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year20132008
ModelForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,079$23,380
Adjustments for Features-6,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,394$23,380
Total Invoice$29,803$21,955
Adjustments for Features-6,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,592$21,955

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$8,860$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2110

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height65.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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