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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: $32,850 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||
| Difference: $4,458 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,966 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ | ||
| Difference: $3,485 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,095 | $28,420 |
| Base Invoice | $30,927 | $26,857 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,895 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 140 |
| Remote start | 445 | |
| Engine-block heater | 133 | 75 |
| Cargo net | 90 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | |
| AC power outlet | 415 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,850 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 595 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,638 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 127 |
| Remote start | 333 | |
| Engine-block heater | 86 | 68 |
| Cargo net | 58 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | |
| AC power outlet | 311 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,684 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 541 | |
| Navigation system | 450 | |
| Rear spoiler | 364 | |
| Options (change) | 3,363 | 3,555 |
| Options (change) | 2,674 | 3,234 |
| Destination | 850 | 875 |
| Total Price | $37,308 | $32,850 |
| Total Invoice | $34,451 | $30,966 |
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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: $773 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 202hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/28 MPG | 24/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $37,308 | $32,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,685 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,623 | $32,850 |
| Total Invoice | $34,451 | $30,966 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,403 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,048 | $30,966 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | $7,985 | $4,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,685 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,403 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited
| Model Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,393 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 22% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 43% |
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