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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: $26,104

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $9,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $23,710
Base Invoice $31,569 $22,406
Remote start 445  
Cargo net 90  
Engine-block heater 133 50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   199
Sunroof   800
Remote start 333  
Cargo net 58  
Engine-block heater 86 42
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   165
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 668 1,744
Options (change) 477 1,448
Destination 850 650
Total Price $35,313 $26,104
Total Invoice $32,896 $24,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,747
Model Year20162007
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,313$26,104
Adjustments for Features-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,253$26,104
Total Invoice$32,896$24,504
Adjustments for Features-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,251$24,504

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,460$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6450

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162007
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length180.9 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft341.0 ft3

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

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