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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: $31,720

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuRoutan
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $37,390
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $35,857
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation system 795 795  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Leather Package 880    
Navigation system 700 700  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Options (change) 5,580 4,380 75
Options (change) 5,026 3,995 66
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $31,720 $32,995 $38,285
Total Invoice $30,027 $31,082 $36,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,208
Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuRoutan
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine259hp I4259hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$31,720$32,995$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$32,945$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$30,027$31,082$36,743
Adjustments for Features0-47-3,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,027$31,035$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201420142011
ModelMalibuMalibuRoutan
Trim2LTLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,625$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-3,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.8 in121.2 in
Length191.5 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height57.6 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
16.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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