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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: $33,780

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $28,320
Base Invoice $31,810 $26,762
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
Navigation system   495
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Navigation system   436
Options (change) 0 4,635
Options (change) 0 4,079
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,955 $33,780
Total Invoice $32,630 $31,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,667
Model Year20112015
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,955$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$33,030
Total Invoice$32,630$31,666
Adjustments for Features0-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,630$30,963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelTiguanMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.8 in
Length174.3 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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