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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: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,955 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,607 $34,519
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 2,545 375
Options (change) 2,240 300
Destination 720 820
Total Price $30,220 $37,190
Total Invoice $28,567 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,470
Model Year20102015
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)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,220$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$34,475
Total Invoice$28,567$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-2,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,567$33,037

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,602

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102015
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.3,423 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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