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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: $30,270

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,330

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $26,880
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,402
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 90  
AC power outlet 415  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Cargo net 58  
AC power outlet 311  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 1,620 2,720
Options (change) 1,135 2,258
Destination 850 670
Total Price $35,565 $30,270
Total Invoice $32,912 $28,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $561
Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,565$30,270
Adjustments for Features-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,220$30,270
Total Invoice$32,912$28,330
Adjustments for Features-4,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,891$28,330

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,910$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0210

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length180.9 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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