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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $27,165
Base Invoice $33,230 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 850 760
Total Price $35,500 $30,470
Total Invoice $34,080 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $846
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,500$30,470
Adjustments for Features-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$30,470
Total Invoice$34,080$28,806
Adjustments for Features-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,960$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,390$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1200

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,571 lb.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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