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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,119

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,658

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,179 $31,600
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 199  
Cargo net   95
Rear spoiler   375
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 165  
Cargo net   69
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 999 470
Options (change) 829 369
Destination 650 770
Total Price $25,119 $34,190
Total Invoice $23,658 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,088
Model Year20072012
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimSSV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,119$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,119$30,020
Total Invoice$23,658$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-3,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,658$28,746

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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$2,010$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,993

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
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.3,446 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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