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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All Weather Package 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68  
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Fog lights 382  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All Weather Package 417  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44  
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Fog lights 286  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,108 800
Options (change) 1,542 664
Destination 975 650
Total Price $29,778 $28,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,563
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,778$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,868$28,545

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1610

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.3 in
Length182.1 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height67.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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