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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,465 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $9,710 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,289 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $10,062 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL Premium | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,280 | $28,320 |
| Base Invoice | $42,465 | $26,762 |
| Engine-block heater | 75 | 75 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,160 | |
| Navigation system | 495 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,300 | |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 890 | |
| Rear spoiler | 400 | |
| Engine-block heater | 66 | 66 |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,041 | |
| Navigation system | 436 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,144 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Advanced Safety Package | 783 | |
| Rear spoiler | 352 | |
| Options (change) | 75 | 6,320 |
| Options (change) | 66 | 5,702 |
| Destination | 820 | 825 |
| Total Price | $45,175 | $35,465 |
| Total Invoice | $43,351 | $33,289 |
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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: $4,563 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL Premium | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 283hp V6 | 259hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 506, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $45,175 | $35,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,445 | $35,465 |
| Total Invoice | $43,351 | $33,289 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,499 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,852 | $33,289 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Malibu |
| Trim | SEL Premium | LTZ |
| Body | 4dr 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,255 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,730 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,499 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Malibu
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Routan | Malibu |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 107.8 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 191.5 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,494 lb. | 3,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 63.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 64.7 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 31.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 140.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 34% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 66% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Advanced Safety Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 57% |
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