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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: $25,419

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $8,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,907

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $23,470
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,179
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Sport Package 300  
Satellite radio   199
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof   800
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Sport Package 274  
Satellite radio   165
CD changer, in-dash   249
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 3,050 1,299
Options (change) 2,787 1,078
Destination 630 650
Total Price $33,630 $25,419
Total Invoice $30,930 $23,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,144
Model Year20062007
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,630$25,419
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,500$25,419
Total Invoice$30,930$23,907
Adjustments for Features-2,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,051$23,907

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6SS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,465$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested101527%
Total Not Requested281573%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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