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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: $25,610

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,993

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $22,865
Base Invoice $34,519 $21,608
Cargo net 100  
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 80  
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,375 2,120
Options (change) 2,080 1,760
Destination 820 625
Total Price $39,190 $25,610
Total Invoice $37,419 $23,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year20152006
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$39,190$25,610
Adjustments for Features-5,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$25,610
Total Invoice$37,419$23,993
Adjustments for Features-4,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,578$23,993

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
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 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 + travel 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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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, driver 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 seating surfaces$450 
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$7,030$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8410

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,423 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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