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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: $32,498

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $2,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $23,590
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,702
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 140 99
Package 3   4,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
Rear side airbags   350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 55
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Package 3   4,463
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
Rear side airbags   310
Options (change) 2,475 8,278
Options (change) 2,252 7,554
Destination 875 630
Total Price $34,325 $32,498
Total Invoice $32,863 $29,886

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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: $997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,182
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,325$32,498
Adjustments for Features-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,495$32,498
Total Invoice$32,863$29,886
Adjustments for Features-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,068$29,886

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremier2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,195$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length193.8 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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 seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested237554%
Total Not Requested205046%

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