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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $27,165
Base Invoice $31,569 $25,806
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 75
AC power outlet 415  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 66
AC power outlet 311  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,230 2,620
Options (change) 883 2,306
Destination 850 760
Total Price $35,875 $30,545
Total Invoice $33,302 $28,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year20162011
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,875$30,545
Adjustments for Features-4,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,945$30,545
Total Invoice$33,302$28,872
Adjustments for Features-4,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,726$28,872

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,920$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5760

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162011
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.3,645 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

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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