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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: $24,615

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,167

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $22,865
Base Invoice $32,151 $21,608
Cargo net 95  
Rear spoiler 375  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 69  
Rear spoiler 300  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 470 1,125
Options (change) 369 934
Destination 795 625
Total Price $34,790 $24,615
Total Invoice $33,315 $23,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,915
Model Year20132006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,790$24,615
Adjustments for Features-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$24,615
Total Invoice$33,315$23,167
Adjustments for Features-4,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,082$23,167

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in188.3 in
Width72.2 in69.9 in
Height58.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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