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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: $32,025

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,630

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $26,857
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 400
Floor mats 235      
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Advanced Safety Package       595
Navigation system       495
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 364
Floor mats 185      
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,684
Advanced Safety Package       541
Navigation system       450
Options (change) 710 475 475 3,340
Options (change) 565 380 380 3,039
Destination 820 820 820 875
Total Price $32,025 $35,565 $38,130 $32,635
Total Invoice $30,630 $34,065 $36,525 $30,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,007
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
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$32,025$35,565$38,130$32,635
Adjustments for Features-905-3,015-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,120$32,550$35,015$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,630$34,065$36,525$30,771
Adjustments for Features-866-2,888-2,9840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,764$31,177$33,541$30,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$3,777$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
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
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$6,240$6,340$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$3,015$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-866-2,888-2,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,231 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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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