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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForesterMalibu
Trim2.0XT TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $27,365
Base Invoice $33,675 $25,859
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Remote start 455  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Door sill trim plates 53  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Forward collision warning   395
Premium Package   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Remote start 341  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Door sill trim plates 34  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Forward collision warning   348
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 941 5,875
Options (change) 655 5,323
Destination 915 810
Total Price $37,946 $34,050
Total Invoice $35,245 $31,992

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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: $2,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,227
Model Year20182013
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$37,946$34,050
Adjustments for Features-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,046$34,050
Total Invoice$35,245$31,992
Adjustments for Features-5,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,765$31,992

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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 
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 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 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$10,175$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,653 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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