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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: $32,855

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,971

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,857 $30,353 $33,230
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Navigation system 495    
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Rear spoiler 400 375 375
Cargo mat 80    
Cargo net   100 100
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Navigation system 450    
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Rear spoiler 364 300 300
Cargo mat 73    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 3,560 710 710
Options (change) 3,239 565 565
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $32,855 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $30,971 $31,768 $34,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,278
Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,855$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$29,995$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$30,971$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,971$28,693$31,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620182018
ModelMalibu LimitedPassatPassat
TrimLTZ2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$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
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$6,190$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,075-3,220

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
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.3,275 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 opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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