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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: $33,940

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,538

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,736 $31,600
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 95
Cargo mat   125
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 69
Cargo mat   99
Options (change) 2,335 220
Options (change) 2,125 168
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $32,736 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,526
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$33,940
Total Invoice$32,736$32,538
Adjustments for Features-1,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,012$32,538

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
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 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
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 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,955$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,446 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

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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