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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: $28,110

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,466

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Cargo net 46 46 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140 140
Cargo organizer 115 115 140 140 140
Satellite radio 445 445      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Navigation system         495
Cargo net 30 30 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 33 33 127 127 127
Cargo organizer 72 72 127 127 127
Satellite radio 334 334      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Navigation system         450
Options (change) 790 931 3,935 2,615 5,475
Options (change) 553 644 3,579 2,379 4,980
Destination 625 625 875 875 875
Total Price $28,110 $29,451 $29,935 $34,465 $34,225
Total Invoice $26,108 $27,385 $28,574 $32,990 $32,615

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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: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,110$29,451$29,935$34,465$34,225
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,810-3,625-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,210$29,451$28,125$30,840$29,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$2,715$1,565
Total Invoice$26,108$27,385$28,574$32,990$32,615
Adjustments for Features-8360-1,728-3,470-4,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,272$27,385$26,846$29,520$28,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,113$0$2,674$1,447

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,345$7,155$8,970$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,810$3,625$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-1,728-3,470-4,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length176.6 in193.8 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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