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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: $36,755

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $813

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,689

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $30,975
Base Invoice $31,569 $29,736
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
AC power outlet 415  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 100
Cargo net 90 65
All-weather floor mats 72 140
Cargo organizer 60 140
Universal garage door opener 76  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
AC power outlet 311  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 91
Cargo net 58 59
All-weather floor mats 46 127
Cargo organizer 39 127
Universal garage door opener 49  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,923 4,905
Options (change) 2,270 4,462
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,568 $36,755
Total Invoice $34,689 $35,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $984
Model Year20162018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T9
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,568$36,755
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,918$36,755
Total Invoice$34,689$35,073
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,089$35,073

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,120$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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