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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: $25,710 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS | |||
| Difference: $5,605 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS | |||
| Difference: $5,048 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | Maxx SS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,495 | $36,090 | $23,265 |
| Base Invoice | $27,607 | $33,675 | $21,986 |
| Fog lights | 382 | ||
| Remote start | 455 | 455 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 695 | ||
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||
| Fog lights | 286 | ||
| Remote start | 341 | 341 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 577 | ||
| Satellite radio | 293 | ||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||
| Options (change) | 905 | 523 | 1,820 |
| Options (change) | 671 | 385 | 1,534 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 625 |
| Total Price | $31,315 | $37,528 | $25,710 |
| Total Invoice | $29,193 | $34,975 | $24,145 |
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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: $1,378 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,100 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | Maxx SS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 240hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | CVT-8 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 23/27 MPG | 19/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $31,315 | $37,528 | $25,710 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,890 | -10,440 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,425 | $27,088 | $25,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $337 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,193 | $34,975 | $24,145 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,626 | -9,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,567 | $25,245 | $24,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $322 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Premium | 2.0XT Touring | Maxx SS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||
| 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 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| 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 | $7,400 | $13,950 | $3,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,890 | $10,440 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,626 | -9,730 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 187.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,476 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 41.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 41.0 ft3 |
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