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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,095 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $25,605 $29,555 $32,651
Sunroof 800    
Cargo net   100 100
Sunroof 664    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 800 100 100
Options (change) 664 80 80
Destination 650 820 820
Total Price $28,545 $31,810 $35,015
Total Invoice $26,919 $30,455 $33,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,291
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,545$31,810$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$30,510$30,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$26,919$30,455$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$29,210$29,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$101

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,840$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,245-4,240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length191.8 in167.5 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.152.7 ft3

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