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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: $28,890

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,136

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $28,300
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $26,436
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Sunshade, rear 100    
Sunroof 850 850  
Bodyside moldings 150    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6   1,595  
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Sunshade, rear 88    
Sunroof 748 748  
Bodyside moldings 132    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Options (change) 2,995 2,545 0
Options (change) 2,636 2,240 0
Destination 720 720 700
Total Price $28,890 $30,220 $29,000
Total Invoice $27,272 $28,567 $27,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$28,890$30,220$29,000
Adjustments for Features-335-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,555$28,520$29,000
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$0
Total Invoice$27,272$28,567$27,136
Adjustments for Features-316-1,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,956$26,960$27,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$4$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,515$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-316-1,6070

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102009
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.3,344 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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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