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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: $26,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,436

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $14,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx SSSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,265 $37,390
Base Invoice $21,986 $35,857
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 995  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,000
Engine-block heater 42 66
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 293  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 826  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   1,918
Options (change) 2,170 2,075
Options (change) 1,825 1,984
Destination 625 820
Total Price $26,060 $40,285
Total Invoice $24,436 $38,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,999
Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx SSSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$26,060$40,285
Adjustments for Features0-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$32,755
Total Invoice$24,436$38,661
Adjustments for Features0-7,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,436$31,435

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimMaxx SSSEL
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
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Navigation system $600
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,360$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,226

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,476 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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