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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: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $2,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $29,995
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Options (change) 2,395 660
Options (change) 2,178 535
Destination 875 895
Total Price $34,245 $31,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,801
Model Year20182019
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,245$31,550
Adjustments for Features-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,440$31,550

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
ModelMalibuPassat
TrimPremierSE R-Line
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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,505$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,087 lb.3,275 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 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, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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