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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: $27,945

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,162

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $27,195
Base Invoice $27,027 $25,412
3.6L V6 1,600  
3.6L V6 1,512  
Options (change) 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,512 0
Destination 760 750
Total Price $30,960 $27,945
Total Invoice $29,299 $26,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,025
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,960$27,945
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$27,945
Total Invoice$29,299$26,162
Adjustments for Features-1,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,187$26,162

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZKomfort
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 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,645 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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