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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,536

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Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,597
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59  
All-weather floor mats 127 145
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear side airbags   310
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 4,665 3,535
Options (change) 4,244 3,104
Destination 875 690
Total Price $36,515 $40,275
Total Invoice $34,855 $37,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,748
Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$36,515$40,275
Adjustments for Features-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,150$40,275
Total Invoice$34,855$37,391
Adjustments for Features-3,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,643$37,391

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
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 player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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 headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,480$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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 Capacity15.8 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
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 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%

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