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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: $33,275

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $27,790
Base Invoice $31,323 $26,262
Premium Package 4,900 1,000
Navigation Package 2,475  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Advanced Safety Package   890
Premium Package 4,538 880
Navigation Package 2,185  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 7,450 4,660
Options (change) 6,789 4,101
Destination 750 825
Total Price $41,800 $33,275
Total Invoice $38,862 $31,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,857
Model Year20092014
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$41,800$33,275
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,770$33,275
Total Invoice$38,862$31,188
Adjustments for Features-2,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,045$31,188

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
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
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,980$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8170

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelRoutanMalibu
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 Weight4,336 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 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		141.0 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested240063%
Total Not Requested142537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested112580%
Total Not Requested29020%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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