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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,970

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,784

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatMalibu Classic
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,513 $19,304
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 830
Destination 630 650
Total Price $30,580 $21,970
Total Invoice $28,143 $20,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,643
Model Year20062008
ModelPassatMalibu Classic
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,580$21,970
Adjustments for Features-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,715$21,970
Total Invoice$28,143$20,784
Adjustments for Features-1,7160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,427$20,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatMalibu Classic
Trim3.6 VR6LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,450$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20062008
ModelPassatMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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