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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: $23,875

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $29,995
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 2,040 0 425
Options (change) 1,907 0 350
Destination 650 650 895
Total Price $23,875 $27,745 $31,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,408
Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4252hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$23,875$27,745$31,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$25,995$29,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082019
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
TrimLTLTZSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$4,315$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,656-76

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in110.4 in
Length191.8 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80541%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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