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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: $31,525

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $30,975
Base Invoice $26,436 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 2,525 2,410
Options (change) 2,213 2,193
Destination 700 875
Total Price $31,525 $34,260
Total Invoice $29,349 $32,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $327
Model Year20092018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,525$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,525$30,310
Total Invoice$29,349$32,804
Adjustments for Features0-3,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$29,022

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,344 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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