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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,755 Chevrolet Malibu Premier | ||
| Difference: $1,538 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,073 Chevrolet Malibu Premier | ||
| Difference: $271 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,295 | $30,975 |
| Base Invoice | $32,028 | $29,736 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | |
| 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 | 1,366 | |
| 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) | 3,123 | 4,905 |
| Options (change) | 2,441 | 4,462 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,293 | $36,755 |
| Total Invoice | $35,344 | $35,073 |
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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: $1,292 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,341 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 250hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $38,293 | $36,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,463 | $36,755 |
| Total Invoice | $35,344 | $35,073 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,612 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,732 | $35,073 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | Premier |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 | $8,950 | $6,120 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,612 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,624 lb. | 3,388 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier
| Driver Confidence Package II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 86% |
| Driver Confidence Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 10% |
| Sun and Wheels Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| 245/40R19 tires | 400 | No |
| Upgraded floor mats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 94% |
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