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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $36,250
Base Invoice $29,736 $34,801
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Universal garage door opener   325
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Universal garage door opener   270
Options (change) 4,665 660
Options (change) 4,244 535
Destination 875 900
Total Price $36,515 $37,810
Total Invoice $34,855 $36,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,096
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-19
Total Price$36,515$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$35,225
Total Invoice$34,855$36,236
Adjustments for Features0-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$33,759

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTiguan
TrimPremierSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$4,305$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in109.8 in
Length193.8 in185.1 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.833.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.865.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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