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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelPassatMalibu
Trim3.6 VR6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $26,955
Base Invoice $27,997 $25,607
Sport Package 4,030  
iPod integration 199  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Sport Package 3,681  
iPod integration 176  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 4,229 2,545
Options (change) 3,857 2,240
Destination 640 720
Total Price $35,049 $30,220
Total Invoice $32,494 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,964
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,125
Model Year20072010
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,049$30,220
Adjustments for Features-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,184$30,220
Total Invoice$32,494$28,567
Adjustments for Features-8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,692$28,567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,230$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Cargo net40No
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested280059%
Total Not Requested198041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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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