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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: $35,755

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,161

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,230

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Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $30,920
Base Invoice $33,597 $29,683
All-weather floor mats 185 140
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Driver Confidence Package II   1,295
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Cargo net   60
All-weather floor mats 145 127
iPod integration 0  
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Driver Confidence Package II   1,178
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 3,535 3,960
Options (change) 3,104 3,603
Destination 690 875
Total Price $40,275 $35,755
Total Invoice $37,391 $34,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,275$35,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$32,490
Total Invoice$37,391$34,161
Adjustments for Features0-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,391$31,042

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimVR6Premier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.4 in
Length188.2 in193.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

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