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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $39,160
Base Invoice $29,736 $37,554
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 285
3.6L V6   1,730
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 235
3.6L V6   1,659
Options (change) 4,665 2,115
Options (change) 4,244 1,974
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,515 $42,200
Total Invoice $34,855 $40,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,390
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/60-18
Total Price$36,515$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$40,940
Total Invoice$34,855$40,453
Adjustments for Features0-1,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,855$39,245

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAtlas
TrimPremierSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$6,205$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,208

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in117.3 in
Length193.8 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.3 in
Height57.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.855.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.896.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL

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

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