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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: $33,200

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,122

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,790 $35,070
Base Invoice $26,262 $33,667
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo net   100
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Premium Package 880  
Navigation system 700  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,585 100
Options (change) 4,035 80
Destination 825 850
Total Price $33,200 $36,020
Total Invoice $31,122 $34,597

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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: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,200$36,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$34,705
Total Invoice$31,122$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,122$33,334

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
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 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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