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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,160 $30,975
Base Invoice $37,554 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 285 140
Cargo net 100 65
3.6L V6 1,730  
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
All-weather floor mats 235 127
Cargo net 80 59
3.6L V6 1,659  
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,115 4,665
Options (change) 1,974 4,244
Destination 925 875
Total Price $42,200 $36,515
Total Invoice $40,453 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,390
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,200$36,515
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,940$36,515
Total Invoice$40,453$34,855
Adjustments for Features-1,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,245$34,855

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$7,465$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in111.4 in
Length198.3 in193.8 in
Width78.3 in73.0 in
Height69.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft315.8 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-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
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 detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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