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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: $30,470 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $7,288 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $6,317 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $27,165 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $25,806 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Remote start | 455 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 100 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,595 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Remote start | 341 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 88 | |
| Sunroof | 748 | |
| 3.6L V6 | 1,404 | |
| Options (change) | 753 | 2,545 |
| Options (change) | 533 | 2,240 |
| Destination | 915 | 760 |
| Total Price | $37,758 | $30,470 |
| Total Invoice | $35,123 | $28,806 |
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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: $1,922 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,250 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 252hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 17/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/50-18 |
| Total Price | $37,758 | $30,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,210 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,548 | $30,470 |
| Total Invoice | $35,123 | $28,806 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,567 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,556 | $28,806 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $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 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| 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 release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,350 | $3,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,210 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,567 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,645 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 | 1000 | Yes |
| Performance steering system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 20% |
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