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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: $30,380

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,826

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $28,300
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $26,436
Sunroof 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Navigation system 795   1,990
2.0L I4 1,710 2,335  
Rear side airbags     350
Sunroof 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Navigation system 700   1,758
2.0L I4 1,633 2,207  
Rear side airbags     310
Options (change) 4,680 2,335 2,340
Options (change) 4,247 2,207 2,068
Destination 810 810 700
Total Price $30,380 $30,510 $31,340
Total Invoice $28,826 $28,876 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year201320132009
ModelMalibuMalibuPassat
Trim2LTLTZKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$30,380$30,510$31,340
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$28,850$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$370$0$0
Total Invoice$28,826$28,876$29,204
Adjustments for Features-1,101-1,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,725$27,305$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320132009
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 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,465$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,101-1,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132009
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.3,344 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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