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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: $30,380

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,826

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,436 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 1,990 795  
Rear side airbags 350    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Navigation system 1,758 700  
Rear side airbags 310    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 2,340 4,680 2,335
Options (change) 2,068 4,247 2,207
Destination 700 810 810
Total Price $31,340 $30,380 $30,510
Total Invoice $29,204 $28,826 $28,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,899
Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,340$30,380$30,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$29,220$28,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$29,204$28,826$28,876
Adjustments for Features0-1,101-1,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$27,725$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,965$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,101-1,571

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,344 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested757%
Total Not Requested96593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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