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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: $33,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $32,617 $29,683 $26,659
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,270 1,150
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Panoramic sunroof   1,156 1,046
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 1,020 1,270 5,130
Options (change) 978 1,156 4,666
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $35,815 $33,065 $33,775
Total Invoice $34,415 $31,714 $32,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,497
Model Year201220162016
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,815$33,065$33,775
Adjustments for Features-6100-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,205$33,065$32,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$34,415$31,714$32,200
Adjustments for Features-5860-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,829$31,714$31,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220162016
ModelTiguanMalibuMalibu
TrimSELPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
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
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,955$4,345$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments-5860-868

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.4 in
Length174.5 in193.8 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height65.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.0 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.8 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 Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, 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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