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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,165
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,806
Satellite radio 445 445  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Satellite radio 334 334  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 487 628 950
Options (change) 362 453 836
Destination 645 645 760
Total Price $27,827 $29,168 $28,875
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,214 $27,402

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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: $1,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year200820082011
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, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$27,827$29,168$28,875
Adjustments for Features-7400-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,087$29,168$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0
Total Invoice$25,937$27,214$27,402
Adjustments for Features-6900-256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,247$27,214$27,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,967$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082011
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
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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  
Total Value of Features$6,010$5,270$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$270
Value of Feature Adjustments-6900-256

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
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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