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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: $30,250

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,861

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRoutan
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $33,600
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $31,323
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Navigation system 495   495  
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Navigation Package       2,475
Trim Pack 3       2,325
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Navigation system 450   450  
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 66
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Panoramic sunroof     1,047  
Navigation Package       2,185
Trim Pack 3       2,053
Options (change) 4,250 2,435 5,295 4,875
Options (change) 3,866 2,216 4,817 4,304
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $30,250 $34,285 $34,045 $39,225
Total Invoice $28,861 $32,827 $32,452 $36,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,641
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRoutan
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H251hp V6
TransmissionT6T9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,250$34,285$34,045$39,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,900-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$33,195$32,145$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,861$32,827$32,452$36,377
Adjustments for Features0-1,044-1,811-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,861$31,783$30,641$33,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,922$1,780$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuRoutan
TrimLTPremierHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Conversation mirror   $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,545$8,355$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090$1,900$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,044-1,811-2,875

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.4 in121.2 in
Length193.8 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height57.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.8141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested41529%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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