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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,745

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,085

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $27,095
Base Invoice $31,323 $25,605
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof   800
Power-adjustable pedals   125
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sunroof   664
Power-adjustable pedals   104
Options (change) 2,400 1,000
Options (change) 2,119 830
Destination 750 650
Total Price $36,750 $28,745
Total Invoice $34,192 $27,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,362
Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,750$28,745
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,725$28,745
Total Invoice$34,192$27,085
Adjustments for Features-3,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,447$27,085

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
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 
Remote start $150
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 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,790$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7450

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelRoutanMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in112.3 in
Length202.5 in191.8 in
Width76.9 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu 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%

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