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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,170

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $20,785

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Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $31,090 $36,250 $20,320
Base Invoice $0 $0 $34,801 $19,304
Universal garage door opener 325 325    
Remote start 450     190
Panoramic sunroof 1,200      
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Universal garage door opener 270 270    
Remote start 350     158
Panoramic sunroof 1,032      
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 1,975 325 0 2,410
Options (change) 1,652 270 0 2,001
Destination 900 900 900 650
Total Price $29,625 $32,315 $37,150 $23,380
Total Invoice $2,552 $1,170 $35,701 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,075
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6480, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18235/50-19215/60-16
Total Price$29,625$32,315$37,150$23,380
Adjustments for Features-6,290-8,015-12,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,335$24,300$24,610$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$1,275$0
Total Invoice$2,552$1,170$35,701$21,955
Adjustments for Features-542-290-12,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$2,010$880$23,650$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$1,130$0$22,770$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanMalibu Classic
TrimSESELSEL PremiumLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Total Value of Features$8,540$10,265$14,790$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$8,015$12,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-542-290-12,0510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelTiguanMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.4 ft3

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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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