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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $27,095
Base Invoice $32,151 $25,605
Cargo net 95  
Cargo mat 125  
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 69  
Cargo mat 99  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 220 800
Options (change) 168 664
Destination 795 650
Total Price $34,540 $28,545
Total Invoice $33,114 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,584
Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,540$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,860$28,545
Total Invoice$33,114$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$26,919

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,730$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.3 in
Length191.6 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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