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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPassatPassatMalibu Classic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $32,950 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,806 $31,600 $19,304
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 375 375 175
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Remote start     190
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Floor mats 99    
Rear spoiler 300 300 145
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 500 375 2,410
Options (change) 399 300 2,001
Destination 770 770 650
Total Price $30,265 $34,095 $23,380
Total Invoice $28,975 $32,670 $21,955

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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: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,732
Model Year201220122008
ModelPassatPassatMalibu Classic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,265$34,095$23,380
Adjustments for Features-2,390-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$28,815$23,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0
Total Invoice$28,975$32,670$21,955
Adjustments for Features-2,288-5,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,687$27,611$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$924$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
ModelPassatPassatMalibu Classic
TrimV6 SEV6 SEL PremiumLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,705$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,288-5,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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