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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: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,365 $34,650
Base Invoice $25,859 $33,230
2.0L I4 2,335  
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo net   100
2.0L I4 2,207  
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 5,875 100
Options (change) 5,323 80
Destination 810 850
Total Price $34,050 $35,600
Total Invoice $31,992 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $677
Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,050$35,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$32,635
Total Invoice$31,992$34,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,992$31,315

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,845

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.9 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 key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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