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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202010
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $26,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All Weather Package 500  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Remote start 455  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Fog lights 382  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All Weather Package 417  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Remote start 341  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Fog lights 286  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 2,040 2,545
Options (change) 1,498 2,240
Destination 1,010 720
Total Price $30,445 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,202
Model Year20202010
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4252hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,445$30,220
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$30,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202010
ModelForesterMalibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$6,000$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202010
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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