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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: $23,599

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,014

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,435 $23,675 $28,300
Base Invoice $17,421 $22,373 $26,436
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
2LT Equipment Group 1,700    
Sunroof 800 800  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300  
Satellite radio 199 325  
Front side airbags 295    
Rear spoiler 175   479
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
2LT Equipment Group 1,607    
Sunroof 664 664  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249  
Satellite radio 165 270  
Front side airbags 245    
Rear spoiler 145   310
Options (change) 4,514 1,425 479
Options (change) 3,943 1,183 310
Destination 650 650 700
Total Price $23,599 $25,750 $29,479
Total Invoice $22,014 $24,206 $27,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6217hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$23,599$25,750$29,479
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,599$23,550$27,604
Cost Above Minimum$49$0$0
Total Invoice$22,014$24,206$27,446
Adjustments for Features0-2,068-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,014$22,138$25,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad steel wheels$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$1,140$3,340$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,068-1,746

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072009
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length188.3 in188.2 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Total Requested16552%
Total Not Requested15048%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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