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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,806 $33,667
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
Options (change) 950 0
Options (change) 836 0
Destination 760 850
Total Price $28,875 $35,920
Total Invoice $27,402 $34,517

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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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,118
Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,875$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$30,720
Total Invoice$27,402$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,402$29,520

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,565$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,997

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.8 in
Length191.8 in167.6 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.153.7 ft3

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