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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,835

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,345

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $30,975
Base Invoice $33,230 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Cargo net 100 65
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Cargo net 80 59
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 335 4,665
Options (change) 265 4,244
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,835 $36,515
Total Invoice $34,345 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $424
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,835$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$36,425
Total Invoice$34,345$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-86
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,345$34,769

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.6 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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