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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZ3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $29,950
Base Invoice $25,607 $27,513
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 2,545 2,750
Options (change) 2,240 2,513
Destination 720 630
Total Price $30,220 $33,330
Total Invoice $28,567 $30,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year20102006
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)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,220$33,330
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$32,415
Total Invoice$28,567$30,656
Adjustments for Features0-842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$29,814

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-842

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested113030%

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