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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: $31,815

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $26,857
Cargo mat 125 125 125 80
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 400
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system       495
Cargo mat 99 99 99 73
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 364
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,825
Options (change) 468 468 468 2,571
Destination 795 795 795 875
Total Price $31,815 $34,305 $34,915 $32,120
Total Invoice $30,441 $32,827 $33,414 $30,303

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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: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,915$32,120
Adjustments for Features00-100-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,815$34,305$34,815$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,414$30,303
Adjustments for Features00-96-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,441$32,827$33,318$29,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,280$2,280$2,380$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-632

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelPassatMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.8 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited specs.

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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