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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: $35,835

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,230
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Options (change) 4,665 335
Options (change) 4,244 265
Destination 875 850
Total Price $36,515 $35,835
Total Invoice $34,855 $34,345

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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: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,515$35,835
Adjustments for Features-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$35,835
Total Invoice$34,855$34,345
Adjustments for Features-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,769$34,345

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length193.8 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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