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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: $30,195

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,268

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $26,880
Base Invoice $27,513 $25,402
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 2,750 2,645
Options (change) 2,513 2,196
Destination 630 670
Total Price $33,330 $30,195
Total Invoice $30,656 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,330$30,195
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,605$30,195
Total Invoice$30,656$28,268
Adjustments for Features-6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,989$28,268

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6670

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in112.3 in
Length188.2 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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

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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested274072%
Total Not Requested109028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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