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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: $34,285

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $10,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,975 $44,280
Base Invoice $29,736 $42,465
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Engine-block heater 91 66
Options (change) 2,435 75
Options (change) 2,216 66
Destination 875 820
Total Price $34,285 $45,175
Total Invoice $32,827 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,373
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$34,285$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$38,765
Total Invoice$32,827$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$37,200

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuRoutan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$6,195$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,151

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,388 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 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
15.8140.6 ft3

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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%

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