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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $11,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $33,995
Base Invoice $21,608 $32,601
Sunroof 800  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Sunroof 664  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 1,820 2,375
Options (change) 1,511 2,080
Destination 625 820
Total Price $25,310 $37,190
Total Invoice $23,744 $35,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,877
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,310$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-8,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$28,935
Total Invoice$23,744$35,501
Adjustments for Features0-7,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,744$27,621

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,110$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length188.3 in191.6 in
Width69.9 in72.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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