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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: $34,185

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,736

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $30,975
Base Invoice $32,151 $29,736
Cargo mat 125  
Cargo net 95 65
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo mat 99  
Cargo net 69 59
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 220 2,335
Options (change) 168 2,125
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,540 $34,185
Total Invoice $33,114 $32,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,862
Model Year20132018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$34,540$34,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$32,635
Total Invoice$33,114$32,736
Adjustments for Features0-1,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,114$31,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.6 in193.8 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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