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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $33,975
Base Invoice $25,402 $32,617
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
FWD   0
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
FWD   0
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 1,988 0
Destination 670 820
Total Price $29,945 $34,795
Total Invoice $28,060 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$29,945$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$31,510
Total Invoice$28,060$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-3,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$30,280

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,780$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,157

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in102.5 in
Length191.8 in174.5 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.156.1 ft3

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