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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: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx LTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $28,385 $30,045
Base Invoice $22,175 $27,250 $28,843
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   100 100
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 1,125 100 100
Options (change) 934 80 80
Destination 625 820 820
Total Price $25,215 $29,305 $30,965
Total Invoice $23,734 $28,150 $29,743

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx LTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,215$29,305$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-440-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$28,865$29,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285
Total Invoice$23,734$28,150$29,743
Adjustments for Features0-423-1,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$27,727$28,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$273

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620152015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimMaxx LTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,540$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-1,743

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length187.8 in167.5 in
Width69.8 in70.8 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft352.7 ft3

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