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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: $31,449

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,786

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Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $24,300
Base Invoice $26,762 $22,659
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Navigation system 495 1,800
Cargo mat 80  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   69
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
All-weather floor mats 123 145
Navigation system 436 1,589
Cargo mat 70  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Rear side airbags   310
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 6,065 6,499
Options (change) 5,477 5,969
Destination 825 650
Total Price $35,210 $31,449
Total Invoice $33,064 $29,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $396
Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,210$31,449
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$31,449
Total Invoice$33,064$29,278
Adjustments for Features-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,674$29,278

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
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
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
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 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
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.3,802 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested220086%
Total Not Requested36514%

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