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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $11,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,160 $26,955
Base Invoice $37,554 $25,607
3.6L V6 1,730 1,595
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6 1,659 1,404
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 1,730 2,545
Options (change) 1,659 2,240
Destination 925 720
Total Price $41,815 $30,220
Total Invoice $40,138 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,420
Model Year20182010
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$41,815$30,220
Adjustments for Features-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$30,220
Total Invoice$40,138$28,567
Adjustments for Features-7,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,987$28,567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
ModelAtlasMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,065$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1510

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182010
ModelAtlasMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in112.3 in
Length198.3 in191.8 in
Width78.3 in70.3 in
Height69.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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