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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,298

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $13,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMalibu Limited
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $28,420
Base Invoice $42,465 $26,857
Engine-block heater 75 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Engine-block heater 66 68
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 75 2,820
Options (change) 66 2,566
Destination 820 875
Total Price $45,175 $32,115
Total Invoice $43,351 $30,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,115
Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMalibu Limited
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$45,175$32,115
Adjustments for Features-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,945$32,115
Total Invoice$43,351$30,298
Adjustments for Features-6,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,413$30,298

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMalibu Limited
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$11,505$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9380

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanMalibu Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in107.8 in
Length202.5 in191.5 in
Width76.9 in73.0 in
Height68.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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