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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,857 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850      
Cargo mat 80 125 125 125
Rear spoiler 400 375 375 375
Navigation system 495      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684      
Cargo mat 73 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 364 300 300 300
Navigation system 450      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 2,825 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,571 468 468 468
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $32,120 $31,815 $34,305 $34,915
Total Invoice $30,303 $30,441 $32,827 $33,414

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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: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year2016201320132013
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,120$31,815$34,305$34,915
Adjustments for Features-67000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,450$31,815$34,305$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$30,303$30,441$32,827$33,414
Adjustments for Features-63200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,671$30,441$32,827$33,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201320132013
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$2,280$2,280$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-63200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162013
ModelMalibu LimitedPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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