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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $25,095
Base Invoice $26,762 $24,091
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Rear spoiler 352  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,465 5,935
Options (change) 5,829 5,657
Destination 825 820
Total Price $35,610 $31,850
Total Invoice $33,416 $30,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $178
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine259hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,610$31,850
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$31,850
Total Invoice$33,416$30,568
Adjustments for Features-3,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,390$30,568

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimLTZGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
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 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,665$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 Golf / GTI GTI

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
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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