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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: $23,599

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,014

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $18,435 $23,675
Base Invoice $25,412 $17,421 $22,373
Rear spoiler 479 175  
Front Seating Package   450  
Luxury and Convenience Package   595  
2LT Equipment Group   1,700  
Front side airbags   295  
Satellite radio   199 325
CD changer, in-dash   300 300
Sunroof   800 800
Rear spoiler 310 145  
Front Seating Package   374  
Luxury and Convenience Package   494  
2LT Equipment Group   1,607  
Front side airbags   245  
Satellite radio   165 270
CD changer, in-dash   249 249
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 479 4,514 1,425
Options (change) 310 3,943 1,183
Destination 750 650 650
Total Price $28,424 $23,599 $25,750
Total Invoice $26,472 $22,014 $24,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4217hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionS6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$28,424$23,599$25,750
Adjustments for Features-2,0750-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,349$23,599$23,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0
Total Invoice$26,472$22,014$24,206
Adjustments for Features-1,9330-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,539$22,014$22,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$124

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfortLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$1,140$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9330-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102007
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Total Requested16552%
Total Not Requested15048%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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