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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,859 $33,597
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
2.0L I4 2,335  
Navigation system 795 1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
2.0L I4 2,207  
Navigation system 700 1,589
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 5,875 2,375
Options (change) 5,323 2,098
Destination 810 690
Total Price $34,050 $39,115
Total Invoice $31,992 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,107
Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$34,050$39,115
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,290$39,115
Total Invoice$31,992$36,385
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,278$36,385

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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