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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: $31,960

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,365 $30,045
Base Invoice $25,859 $28,843
Premium Package 1,000  
Forward collision warning 395  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation system 795  
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Premium Package 880  
Forward collision warning 348  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Navigation system 700  
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,090 1,095
Options (change) 3,600 936
Destination 810 820
Total Price $32,265 $31,960
Total Invoice $30,269 $30,599

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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: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine197hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,265$31,960
Adjustments for Features-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$31,960
Total Invoice$30,269$30,599
Adjustments for Features-1,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,017$30,599

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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 
Remote app $25
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, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,675$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2520

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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