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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: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibu ClassicPassatPassat
TrimLTV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $29,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $28,093 $32,601
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 375 375
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 300 300
Options (change) 2,410 375 375
Options (change) 2,001 300 300
Destination 650 820 820
Total Price $23,380 $30,490 $35,190
Total Invoice $21,955 $29,213 $33,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $154
Model Year200820172017
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)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,380$30,490$35,190
Adjustments for Features0-7,415-9,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$23,075$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$21,955$29,213$33,721
Adjustments for Features0-7,104-9,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$22,109$24,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,255

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,350$8,765$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,415$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,104-9,357

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
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.3,481 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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