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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: $33,880

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,302

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $28,680 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 1,990   495
Rear side airbags 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system 1,758   450
Rear side airbags 310    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148   1,047
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Options (change) 3,640 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 3,216 2,066 4,667
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $35,380 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $32,646 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $830
Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,380$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features-3100-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$34,120$33,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$32,646$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features-2860-772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,360$32,677$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,147$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,620$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments-2860-772

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.4 in
Length174.3 in193.8 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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