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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,365 $33,975
Base Invoice $25,859 $32,617
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation system 795  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Navigation system 700  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 4,090 1,020
Options (change) 3,600 978
Destination 810 820
Total Price $32,265 $35,815
Total Invoice $30,269 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,771
Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,265$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,265$35,425
Total Invoice$30,269$34,415
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,269$34,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-375

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in102.5 in
Length191.5 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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