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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,602

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $12,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx LTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,465 $33,600
Base Invoice $22,175 $31,323
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   3,000
Trim Pack 3   2,325
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 270  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,779
Trim Pack 3   2,053
Options (change) 2,170 5,400
Options (change) 1,802 4,898
Destination 625 750
Total Price $26,260 $39,750
Total Invoice $24,602 $36,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,379
Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx LTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,260$39,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$34,385
Total Invoice$24,602$36,971
Adjustments for Features0-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,602$31,981

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx LTZSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,375$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,990

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuRoutan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.3 in121.2 in
Length187.8 in202.5 in
Width69.8 in76.9 in
Height58.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 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
22.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested96546%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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