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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $14,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $13,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $28,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $27,027
Engine-block heater 75 75
3.6L V6   1,600
Engine-block heater 66 66
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 75 1,675
Options (change) 66 1,578
Destination 820 760
Total Price $45,175 $31,035
Total Invoice $43,351 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,553
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMalibu
TrimSEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$45,175$31,035
Adjustments for Features-9,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$31,035
Total Invoice$43,351$29,365
Adjustments for Features-9,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,918$29,365

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanMalibu
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$13,145$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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