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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicPassatPassat
TrimLTV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $29,665 $34,265
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,448 $32,860
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 375 375
Remote start 190    
Floor mats   125  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 300 300
Remote start 158    
Floor mats   99  
Options (change) 2,410 500 375
Options (change) 2,001 399 300
Destination 650 820 820
Total Price $23,380 $30,985 $35,460
Total Invoice $21,955 $29,667 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,706
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicPassatPassat
TrimLTV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,380$30,985$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-6,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$27,845$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$21,955$29,667$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,006-6,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$26,661$27,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,301

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicPassatPassat
TrimLTV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$4,465$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,006-6,018

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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