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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,027
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 487 628 0
Options (change) 362 453 0
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $27,807 $29,148 $29,360
Total Invoice $25,917 $27,194 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4169hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,807$29,148$29,360
Adjustments for Features-9000-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,907$29,148$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,917$27,194$27,787
Adjustments for Features-8390-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,078$27,194$27,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,116$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072012
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,845$4,945$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments-8390-185

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in112.3 in
Length176.6 in191.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft315.1 ft3

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