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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,977

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $2,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $23,590
Base Invoice $26,762 $21,702
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
All-weather floor mats 140 99
Rear spoiler 400 479
Navigation system 495 1,800
Package 3   4,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Rear side airbags   350
Cargo net   69
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Rear spoiler 352 310
Navigation system 436 1,589
Package 3   4,463
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Rear side airbags   310
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 6,385 8,757
Options (change) 5,759 7,864
Destination 825 630
Total Price $35,530 $32,977
Total Invoice $33,346 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,061
Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,530$32,977
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$32,977
Total Invoice$33,346$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,257$30,196

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152006
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested317572%
Total Not Requested125028%

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