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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,015

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,568

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,265 $34,590
Base Invoice $21,986 $33,207
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,125 1,500
Options (change) 957 1,440
Destination 625 770
Total Price $25,015 $36,860
Total Invoice $23,568 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,472
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,015$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,015$33,345
Total Invoice$23,568$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-3,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,568$32,040

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
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
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,225$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,377

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in165.4 in
Width69.8 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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