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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,860

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,066

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $29,950
Base Invoice $26,857 $27,513
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Cargo mat 80  
Navigation system 495 1,800
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Rear side airbags   350
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Cargo mat 73  
Navigation system 450 1,589
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 2,565 5,085
Options (change) 2,334 4,557
Destination 875 630
Total Price $31,860 $35,665
Total Invoice $30,066 $32,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$31,860$35,665
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$35,665
Total Invoice$30,066$32,700
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,821$32,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibu LimitedPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested294077%
Total Not Requested89023%

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