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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $33,795 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,332 $31,569 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Engine-block heater 133 133 75
Remote start 445 445 190
Fog lights 386    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Engine-block heater 86 86 62
Remote start 333 333 158
Fog lights 289    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,163 777 2,485
Options (change) 837 548 2,063
Destination 850 850 650
Total Price $31,208 $35,422 $23,455
Total Invoice $29,019 $32,967 $22,017

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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: $1,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,544
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,208$35,422$23,455
Adjustments for Features-5,870-8,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,338$27,102$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,764$0
Total Invoice$29,019$32,967$22,017
Adjustments for Features-5,458-7,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,561$25,224$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,663$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterMalibu Classic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,995$10,445$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$8,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,458-7,7430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.4 ft3

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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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