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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $20,320
Base Invoice $28,680 $19,304
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,300 2,220
Options (change) 1,148 1,843
Destination 750 650
Total Price $33,040 $23,190
Total Invoice $30,578 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,029
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,040$23,190
Adjustments for Features-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,825$23,190
Total Invoice$30,578$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,826$21,797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSELLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$8,440$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7520

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in188.3 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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