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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $790

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,230 $26,262
Cargo net 100  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Cargo net 80  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 100 6,195
Options (change) 80 5,592
Destination 850 825
Total Price $35,600 $34,810
Total Invoice $34,160 $32,679

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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: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatMalibu
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,600$34,810
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$34,810
Total Invoice$34,160$32,679
Adjustments for Features-2,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,627$32,679

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
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 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,571 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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