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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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 Limited Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,348 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $3,337 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| Difference: $3,641 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $28,420 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $26,857 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 140 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | 400 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 127 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | 364 |
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,028 | 1,169 | 2,390 |
| Options (change) | 711 | 802 | 2,175 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 875 |
| Total Price | $28,348 | $29,689 | $31,685 |
| Total Invoice | $26,266 | $27,543 | $29,907 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,457 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 202hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $28,348 | $29,689 | $31,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | -900 | 0 | -1,780 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,448 | $29,689 | $29,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,241 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,266 | $27,543 | $29,907 |
| Adjustments for Features | -834 | 0 | -1,680 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,432 | $27,543 | $28,227 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,111 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,745 | $4,845 | $6,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $900 | $0 | $1,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -834 | 0 | -1,680 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,394 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 40% |
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