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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: $34,885

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $27,790
Base Invoice $31,569 $26,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
AC power outlet 415  
Door sill trim plates 38  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
AC power outlet 311  
Door sill trim plates 24  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 2,791 6,270
Options (change) 2,185 5,658
Destination 850 825
Total Price $37,436 $34,885
Total Invoice $34,604 $32,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,436$34,885
Adjustments for Features-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,016$34,885
Total Invoice$34,604$32,745
Adjustments for Features-3,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,443$32,745

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,695$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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