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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: $32,775

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,898

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $28,420
Base Invoice $33,675 $26,857
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Door sill trim plates 53  
All-weather floor mats 81 140
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Door sill trim plates 34  
All-weather floor mats 52 127
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 1,022 3,480
Options (change) 707 3,166
Destination 915 875
Total Price $38,027 $32,775
Total Invoice $35,297 $30,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,263
Model Year20182016
ModelForesterMalibu Limited
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4202hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$38,027$32,775
Adjustments for Features-6,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,927$32,775
Total Invoice$35,297$30,898
Adjustments for Features-5,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,635$30,898

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$10,100$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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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 outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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