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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: $26,909

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,196

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $13,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,390 $23,915
Base Invoice $35,857 $22,600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,000  
Engine-block heater 75 50
Satellite radio   199
Sunroof   800
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,295
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,918  
Engine-block heater 66 42
Satellite radio   165
Sunroof   664
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,075
Options (change) 2,075 2,344
Options (change) 1,984 1,946
Destination 820 650
Total Price $40,285 $26,909
Total Invoice $38,661 $25,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,477
Model Year20112007
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,285$26,909
Adjustments for Features-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,045$26,909
Total Invoice$38,661$25,196
Adjustments for Features-5,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,673$25,196

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSELMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
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 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,465$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9880

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
ModelRoutanMalibu
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in112.3 in
Length202.5 in187.8 in
Width76.9 in69.8 in
Height68.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.0 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft341.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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