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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $39,160
Base Invoice $25,806 $37,554
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595 1,730
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404 1,659
Options (change) 2,545 1,730
Options (change) 2,240 1,659
Destination 760 925
Total Price $30,470 $41,815
Total Invoice $28,806 $40,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,917
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18
Total Price$30,470$41,815
Adjustments for Features0-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$34,090
Total Invoice$28,806$40,138
Adjustments for Features0-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$32,723

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimLTZSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,440$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,415

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in117.3 in
Length191.8 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.3 in
Height57.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.155.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.196.8 ft3

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