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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: $33,205

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,920 $34,590
Base Invoice $29,683 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,270  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,156  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 1,410 1,735
Options (change) 1,283 1,625
Destination 875 770
Total Price $33,205 $37,095
Total Invoice $31,841 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,998
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,205$37,095
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$37,095
Total Invoice$31,841$35,602
Adjustments for Features-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,604$35,602

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,205$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2370

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length193.8 in165.4 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.846.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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