Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2008 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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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: $15,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutanRoutan
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $20,320 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $19,304 $36,337 $42,465
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler 175    
Remote start 190    
Satellite radio 200    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Sunroof 664    
Rear spoiler 145    
Remote start 158    
Satellite radio 166    
Options (change) 2,485 75 75
Options (change) 2,063 66 66
Destination 650 820 820
Total Price $23,455 $38,785 $45,175
Total Invoice $22,017 $37,223 $43,351

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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: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,925
Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutanRoutan
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine219hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$23,455$38,785$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-9,670-13,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$29,115$31,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$22,017$37,223$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-9,281-12,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,017$27,942$30,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820122012
ModelMalibu ClassicRoutanRoutan
TrimLTSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,275$11,945$15,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,670$13,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,281-12,830

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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