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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: $34,885

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,790 $44,280
Base Invoice $26,262 $42,465
Navigation system 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Navigation system 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Options (change) 6,270 75
Options (change) 5,658 66
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,885 $45,175
Total Invoice $32,745 $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: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year20142012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimLTZSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine259hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$34,885$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$39,170
Total Invoice$32,745$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-5,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,745$37,588

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
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
Power-adjustable pedals $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
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$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 
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
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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
Total Value of Features$4,450$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,763

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40034%
Total Not Requested77566%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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