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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: $28,995

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,095 $44,280
Base Invoice $25,605 $42,465
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Power-adjustable pedals 125  
Sunroof 800  
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Power-adjustable pedals 104  
Sunroof 664  
Options (change) 1,250 75
Options (change) 1,038 66
Destination 650 820
Total Price $28,995 $45,175
Total Invoice $27,293 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,143
Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine252hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$28,995$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,995$35,885
Total Invoice$27,293$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,293$34,436

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,915

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.3 in121.2 in
Length191.8 in202.5 in
Width70.3 in76.9 in
Height57.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.183.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.1140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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