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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: $34,090

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,476

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,045

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $27,790
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo net 90  
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Engine-block heater 86 66
Cargo net 58  
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 1,396 5,475
Options (change) 990 4,958
Destination 875 825
Total Price $36,566 $34,090
Total Invoice $33,893 $32,045

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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: $1,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,396
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,566$34,090
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,066$34,090
Total Invoice$33,893$32,045
Adjustments for Features-3,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,649$32,045

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$7,950$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%

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