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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: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $1,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $28,420
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $26,857
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 400
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system       495
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 364
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 850 850 850 2,745
Options (change) 680 680 680 2,498
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $32,040
Total Invoice $31,986 $34,034 $36,019 $30,230

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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: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,202
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$32,040
Adjustments for Features-580-580-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$35,015$36,985$32,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,986$34,034$36,019$30,230
Adjustments for Features-554-555-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,432$33,479$35,369$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,047$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T 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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,680$3,780$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$580$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-554-555-6500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 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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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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