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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $20,320 $37,390
Base Invoice $19,304 $35,857
Front Seating Package 450  
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800  
Rear spoiler 175  
Remote start 190  
Satellite radio 200  
Front Seating Package 374  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 664  
Rear spoiler 145  
Remote start 158  
Satellite radio 166  
Options (change) 2,485 75
Options (change) 2,063 66
Destination 650 820
Total Price $23,455 $38,285
Total Invoice $22,017 $36,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine219hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$23,455$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$28,965
Total Invoice$22,017$36,743
Adjustments for Features0-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$27,798

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutan
TrimLTSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$2,200$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,945

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in121.2 in
Length188.3 in202.5 in
Width69.9 in76.9 in
Height57.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.4140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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