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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,736 $23,323
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Autobahn Package   5,530
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 176
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,410 5,765
Options (change) 2,193 5,486
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,260 $30,830
Total Invoice $32,804 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,260$30,830
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$30,830
Total Invoice$32,804$29,579
Adjustments for Features-3,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,726$29,579

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
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
HD radio $50
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 
Fog lights $125
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$6,630$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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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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 Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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