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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: $35,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $33,995
Base Invoice $26,762 $32,601
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400 375
Cargo net   100
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352 300
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 6,245 475
Options (change) 5,636 380
Destination 825 820
Total Price $35,390 $35,290
Total Invoice $33,223 $33,801

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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: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,496
Model Year20152017
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimLTZV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,390$35,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,390$33,125
Total Invoice$33,223$33,801
Adjustments for Features0-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,223$31,727

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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$3,225$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,074

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152017
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.3,481 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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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