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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: $33,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $118

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,920
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,683
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Remote start 432  
Cargo net 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 140
Navigation system 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Remote start 324  
Cargo net 31 55
All-weather floor mats 39 127
Navigation system 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 2,427 1,470
Options (change) 1,910 1,338
Destination 725 875
Total Price $33,147 $33,265
Total Invoice $30,719 $31,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year20112016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$33,147$33,265
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,707$33,265
Total Invoice$30,719$31,896
Adjustments for Features-4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,311$31,896

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$6,110$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4080

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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