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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: $31,525

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $28,300
Base Invoice $29,683 $26,436
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Navigation system   1,990
Rear side airbags   350
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Navigation system   1,758
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 1,410 2,525
Options (change) 1,283 2,213
Destination 875 700
Total Price $33,205 $31,525
Total Invoice $31,841 $29,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,200
Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
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$33,205$31,525
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$31,525
Total Invoice$31,841$29,349
Adjustments for Features-3,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,149$29,349

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierKomfort
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$7,130$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6920

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162009
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.3,344 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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