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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: $27,873

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $477

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,880
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,402
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Sunroof     800
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 533 761 800
Options (change) 392 539 664
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $27,873 $29,301 $28,350
Total Invoice $25,967 $27,300 $26,736

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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: $772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year200820082009
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, 7155, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,873$29,301$28,350
Adjustments for Features-6400-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,233$29,301$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$25,967$27,300$26,736
Adjustments for Features-5960-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,371$27,300$26,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082009
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,535$4,895$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-325

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
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.3,451 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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