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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: $6,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,568

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,265 $25,095
Base Invoice $21,986 $24,091
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,125 5,700
Options (change) 957 5,472
Destination 625 820
Total Price $25,015 $31,615
Total Invoice $23,568 $30,383

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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: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,446
Model Year20062014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,015$31,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,015$29,150
Total Invoice$23,568$30,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,568$28,014

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx SSGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,369

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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 Year20062014
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.3,090 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 GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested215070%

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