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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,744

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $10,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $22,865
Base Invoice $33,230 $21,608
Cargo net 100  
Rear spoiler 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Cargo net 80  
Rear spoiler 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 475 1,820
Options (change) 380 1,511
Destination 850 625
Total Price $35,975 $25,310
Total Invoice $34,460 $23,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,425
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,975$25,310
Adjustments for Features-8,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,320$25,310
Total Invoice$34,460$23,744
Adjustments for Features-8,2910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,169$23,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$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 
Heated second row 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 
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$10,765$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2910

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,571 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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