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

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,255

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $28,420
Base Invoice $30,836 $26,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36  
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Remote start 436  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 87  
Universal garage door opener 74  
AC power outlet 409  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23  
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Remote start 328  
Engine-block heater 86 68
Cargo net 56  
Universal garage door opener 48  
AC power outlet 306  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 1,445 2,960
Options (change) 1,021 2,693
Destination 825 875
Total Price $35,265 $32,255
Total Invoice $32,682 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4202hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,265$32,255
Adjustments for Features-2,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$32,255
Total Invoice$32,682$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,564$30,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,135$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1180

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20142016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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