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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,880 $33,995
Base Invoice $25,402 $32,601
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,395 100
Options (change) 1,988 80
Destination 670 820
Total Price $29,945 $34,915
Total Invoice $28,060 $33,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124
Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,945$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$29,115
Total Invoice$28,060$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$27,936

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,240$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,565

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,680 lb.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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