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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $27,095
Base Invoice $27,992 $25,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Satellite radio 432  
Cargo net 48  
Remote start 432  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Satellite radio 324  
Cargo net 31  
Remote start 324  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,190 800
Options (change) 860 664
Destination 775 650
Total Price $31,860 $28,545
Total Invoice $29,627 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,860$28,545
Adjustments for Features-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$28,545
Total Invoice$29,627$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,819$26,919

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.5 XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,660$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8080

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in112.3 in
Length179.5 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.1 ft3

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

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