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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,050 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $2,810 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ | ||
| Difference: $3,425 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | LTZ | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,365 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $25,859 | $33,207 |
| Premium Package | 1,000 | |
| Forward collision warning | 395 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,350 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,335 | |
| Navigation system | 795 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |
| Premium Package | 880 | |
| Forward collision warning | 348 | |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | 1,188 | |
| 2.0L I4 | 2,207 | |
| Navigation system | 700 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |
| Options (change) | 5,875 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 5,323 | 1,440 |
| Destination | 810 | 770 |
| Total Price | $34,050 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $31,992 | $35,417 |
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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: $4,360 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,881 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | LTZ | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 259hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,050 | $36,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,500 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $31,992 | $35,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,456 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,536 | $35,417 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | LTZ | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,815 | $3,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,456 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Malibu | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 191.5 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,635 lb. | 3,326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| Electronics and Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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