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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,301

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $30,135
Base Invoice $29,736 $28,930
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Options (change) 5,060 1,830
Options (change) 4,603 1,551
Destination 875 820
Total Price $36,910 $32,785
Total Invoice $35,214 $31,301

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
TrimPremierGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4210hp 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$32,785
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,020$32,785
Total Invoice$35,214$31,301
Adjustments for Features-1,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,411$31,301

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog lights $125
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,480$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in103.8 in
Length193.8 in167.5 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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