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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: $30,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,872

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,165 $37,390
Base Invoice $25,806 $35,857
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Options (change) 2,620 75
Options (change) 2,306 66
Destination 760 820
Total Price $30,545 $38,285
Total Invoice $28,872 $36,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,372
Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine252hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,545$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$32,555
Total Invoice$28,872$36,743
Adjustments for Features0-5,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,872$31,244

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear$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
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Trip computer $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,890$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,499

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,645 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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