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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: $31,569

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,388

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,475

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Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $24,770
Base Invoice $29,736 $23,094
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 69
All-weather floor mats 140 185
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
Rear side airbags   350
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 55
All-weather floor mats 127 145
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
Rear side airbags   310
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 2,475 6,099
Options (change) 2,252 5,594
Destination 875 700
Total Price $34,325 $31,569
Total Invoice $32,863 $29,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $627
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$34,325$31,569
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,569
Total Invoice$32,863$29,388
Adjustments for Features-2,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,388

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
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.3,352 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 opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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