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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: $31,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,054

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $32,860 $23,769 $25,859
Cargo net 95    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Forward collision warning   395 395
Navigation system   795 795
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Premium Package     1,000
Cargo net 69    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Forward collision warning   348 348
Navigation system   700 700
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Premium Package     880
Options (change) 95 6,075 5,875
Options (change) 69 5,475 5,323
Destination 820 810 810
Total Price $35,180 $31,775 $34,050
Total Invoice $33,749 $30,054 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,618
Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,180$31,775$34,050
Adjustments for Features-800-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$31,775$33,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,275
Total Invoice$33,749$30,054$31,992
Adjustments for Features-770-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,672$30,054$31,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$998

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420132013
ModelPassatMalibuMalibu
TrimV6 SEL Premium2LTLTZ
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$100
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-770-940

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142013
ModelPassatMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.8 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

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