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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,380 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||
| Difference: $5,872 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | Premium | Sport | Limited | Touring | LT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $28,795 | $30,795 | $34,295 | $20,320 |
| All Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Remote start | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 190 |
| Fog lights | 382 | 382 | |||
| Front Seating Package | 450 | ||||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 595 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 175 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 200 | ||||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Remote start | 341 | 341 | 341 | 341 | 158 |
| Fog lights | 286 | 286 | |||
| Front Seating Package | 374 | ||||
| Luxury and Convenience Package | 494 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 145 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 166 | ||||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,582 | 1,082 | 700 | 700 | 2,410 |
| Options (change) | 1,202 | 785 | 499 | 499 | 2,001 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 650 |
| Total Price | $29,252 | $30,852 | $32,470 | $35,970 | $23,380 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,993 | |||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | Premium | Sport | Limited | Touring | LT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 219hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $29,252 | $30,852 | $32,470 | $35,970 | $23,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,225 | -6,150 | -7,715 | -12,500 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $24,027 | $24,702 | $24,755 | $23,470 | $23,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $557 | $1,232 | $1,285 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | Premium | Sport | Limited | Touring | LT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,675 | $8,600 | $10,165 | $14,950 | $2,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,225 | $6,150 | $7,715 | $12,500 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -389 | -351 | -350 | -512 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Classic |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,298 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
| Front Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury and Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Alloy-look steel wheels | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 315 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 24% |
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