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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,860

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,066

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatMalibu Limited
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,857
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589 450
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 5,085 2,565
Options (change) 4,557 2,334
Destination 630 875
Total Price $35,665 $31,860
Total Invoice $32,700 $30,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year20062016
ModelPassatMalibu Limited
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,665$31,860
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$31,600
Total Invoice$32,700$30,066
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,700$29,821

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatMalibu Limited
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelPassatMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.8 in
Length188.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested294077%
Total Not Requested89023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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