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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: $2,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $28,320
Base Invoice $32,617 $26,762
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 1,020 4,635
Options (change) 978 4,079
Destination 820 825
Total Price $35,815 $33,780
Total Invoice $34,415 $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: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,086
Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$35,815$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$33,420
Total Invoice$34,415$31,666
Adjustments for Features0-337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$31,329

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-337

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.8 in
Length174.5 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height65.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,404 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
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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