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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: $35,210

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,064

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,762
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800 495
Xenon HID headlights 950  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Cargo mat   80
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589 436
Xenon HID headlights 839  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Cargo mat   70
Options (change) 6,035 6,065
Options (change) 5,396 5,477
Destination 630 825
Total Price $36,615 $35,210
Total Invoice $33,539 $33,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,470
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,615$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$34,150
Total Invoice$33,539$33,064
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,539$32,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
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
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-995

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.8 in
Length188.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested314082%
Total Not Requested69018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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