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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $30,990
Base Invoice $27,027 $28,680
3.6L V6 1,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
3.6L V6 1,512  
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 1,600 1,300
Options (change) 1,512 1,148
Destination 760 750
Total Price $30,960 $33,040
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,058
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,960$33,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$30,515
Total Invoice$29,299$30,578
Adjustments for Features0-2,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$28,241

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,615$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,337

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in102.5 in
Length191.8 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,433 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 in54.8 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,
Behind R2
15.123.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.156.1 ft3

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