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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,680 $27,027
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
3.6L V6   1,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,300 1,600
Options (change) 1,148 1,512
Destination 750 760
Total Price $33,040 $30,960
Total Invoice $30,578 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,058
Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$33,040$30,960
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$30,960
Total Invoice$30,578$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,241$29,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,140$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3370

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in112.3 in
Length174.3 in191.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft315.1 ft3

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

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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