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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: $27,945

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,162

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $1,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $25,412 $24,115 $25,806
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunshade, rear   100  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunshade, rear   88  
Bodyside moldings   132  
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 0 2,995 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,636 2,240
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $27,945 $29,140 $30,470
Total Invoice $26,162 $27,511 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,945$29,140$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-185-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$28,955$29,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$290
Total Invoice$26,162$27,511$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,162$27,336$27,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020112011
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimKomfort2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,450$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-175-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,344 lb.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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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