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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: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $432

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Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $35,070
Base Invoice $29,736 $33,667
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Options (change) 5,060 335
Options (change) 4,603 265
Destination 875 850
Total Price $36,910 $36,255
Total Invoice $35,214 $34,782

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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: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,910$36,255
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$36,255
Total Invoice$35,214$34,782
Adjustments for Features-1,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,912$34,782

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,630$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in103.8 in
Length193.8 in167.6 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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