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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: $33,265

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,896

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $29,950
Base Invoice $29,683 $27,513
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Cargo net 60  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Rear side airbags   350
Navigation system   1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Cargo net 55  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Rear side airbags   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,470 5,085
Options (change) 1,338 4,557
Destination 875 630
Total Price $33,265 $35,665
Total Invoice $31,896 $32,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$33,265$35,665
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$35,665
Total Invoice$31,896$32,700
Adjustments for Features-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,659$32,700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremier3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,180$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.7 in
Length193.8 in188.2 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested281573%
Total Not Requested101527%

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