Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2020

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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $12,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuAtlasAtlas
TrimLTZSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $40,795 $44,295
3.6L V6 1,600 1,730  
3.6L V6 1,512 1,659  
Options (change) 1,600 1,730 0
Options (change) 1,512 1,659 0
Destination 760 1,020 1,020
Total Price $30,960 $43,545 $45,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,454
Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuAtlasAtlas
TrimLTZSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,960$43,545$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-7,775-7,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$35,770$37,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,770

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201220202020
ModelMalibuAtlasAtlas
TrimLTZSELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,390$12,165$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,775$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-478-175

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122020
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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