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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: $32,260

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,430

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $26,857 $28,107 $33,597
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
All-weather floor mats 140 185 185
Rear spoiler 400 479 479
Cargo mat 80    
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Rear side airbags   350 350
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
All-weather floor mats 127 145 145
Rear spoiler 364 310 310
Cargo mat 73    
Navigation system 450 1,589 1,589
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Rear side airbags   310 310
Options (change) 2,965 3,039 3,039
Options (change) 2,698 2,553 2,553
Destination 875 690 690
Total Price $32,260 $33,829 $39,779
Total Invoice $30,430 $31,350 $36,840

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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: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,260$33,829$39,779
Adjustments for Features-3650-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$33,829$39,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$30,430$31,350$36,840
Adjustments for Features-3440-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,086$31,350$36,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,837

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$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  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$2,775$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments-3440-653

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
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 Lux

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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%

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