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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $30,180
Base Invoice $25,402 $27,997
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sport Package   4,030
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Sport Package   3,681
Options (change) 2,645 4,030
Options (change) 2,196 3,681
Destination 670 640
Total Price $30,195 $34,850
Total Invoice $28,268 $32,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-18
Total Price$30,195$34,850
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,195$34,225
Total Invoice$28,268$32,318
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,268$31,738

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in106.7 in
Length191.8 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested284059%
Total Not Requested194041%

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