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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $13,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,693

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $20,320
Base Invoice $31,323 $19,304
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,400 2,095
Options (change) 2,119 1,739
Destination 750 650
Total Price $36,750 $23,065
Total Invoice $34,192 $21,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,842
Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,750$23,065
Adjustments for Features-8,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,520$23,065
Total Invoice$34,192$21,693
Adjustments for Features-7,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,535$21,693

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$10,230$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6570

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu Classic
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in188.3 in
Width76.9 in69.9 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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