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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: $35,530 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $2,497 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,346 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $1,951 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $26,762 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |
| Remote start | 455 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 140 |
| Cargo net | 68 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |
| Remote start | 341 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 123 |
| Cargo net | 44 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Navigation system | 436 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| Options (change) | 1,022 | 6,385 |
| Options (change) | 707 | 5,759 |
| Destination | 915 | 825 |
| Total Price | $38,027 | $35,530 |
| Total Invoice | $35,297 | $33,346 |
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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: $2,803 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $38,027 | $35,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,300 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,727 | $35,530 |
| Total Invoice | $35,297 | $33,346 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,920 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,377 | $33,346 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $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 | |
| 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 | $9,650 | $4,350 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,300 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,920 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.1 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 | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 74% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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