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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,760

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $23,265
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $21,986
Fog lights 386    
Cargo net 90 90  
Remote start 445 445  
Engine-block heater 133 133 50
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Fog lights 289    
Cargo net 58 58  
Remote start 333 333  
Engine-block heater 86 86 42
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,054 668 1,870
Options (change) 766 477 1,576
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $31,224 $35,838 $25,760
Total Invoice $29,065 $33,380 $24,187

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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: $1,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year201720172006
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,224$35,838$25,760
Adjustments for Features-3,890-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,334$28,248$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0
Total Invoice$29,065$33,380$24,187
Adjustments for Features-3,621-7,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,444$26,311$24,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$867$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172006
ModelForesterForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,250$10,950$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$7,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,621-7,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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