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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: $1,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,084 $29,736
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,600  
Remote start 432  
Cargo net 48 65
All-weather floor mats 69 140
Universal garage door opener 93  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 1,335  
Remote start 324  
Cargo net 31 59
All-weather floor mats 39 127
Universal garage door opener 61  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,427 2,475
Options (change) 1,910 2,252
Destination 725 875
Total Price $33,147 $34,325
Total Invoice $30,719 $32,863

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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: $1,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,459
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T9
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$34,325
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,807$34,325
Total Invoice$30,719$32,863
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,404$32,863

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
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$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
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.15.8 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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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%

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