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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicJettaJetta
TrimLT2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $19,304 $21,702 $21,884
Front Seating Package 450    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 479 479
6-speed automated manual   1,075 1,075
Package 1     1,460
Front Seating Package 374    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 310 310
6-speed automated manual   1,073 1,073
Package 1     1,334
Options (change) 1,625 1,554 3,014
Options (change) 1,349 1,383 2,717
Destination 650 630 630
Total Price $22,595 $25,774 $27,434
Total Invoice $21,303 $23,715 $25,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $590
Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicJettaJetta
TrimLT2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG25/31 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,595$25,774$27,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$23,794$25,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$21,303$23,715$25,231
Adjustments for Features0-1,822-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,303$21,893$23,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820062006
ModelMalibu ClassicJettaJetta
TrimLT2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,810$3,790$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,822-2,198

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length188.3 in179.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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