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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: $23,510

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,065

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,620 $31,820 $28,220 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $25,608 $30,611 $27,148 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150        
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895        
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 60   60        
Door sill trim plates 85   85        
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270          
Navigation system     495 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Driver Confidence Package     1,195        
Leather Package     1,395        
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Rear side airbags       350 350   350
Sunroof         1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047        
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814        
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 175 175 175 175
Cargo mat 55   55        
Door sill trim plates 77   77        
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066          
Navigation system     450 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Driver Confidence Package     1,087        
Leather Package     1,269        
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Rear side airbags       310 310   310
Sunroof         883 883  
Options (change) 2,330 2,410 5,415 2,365 3,365 3,015 2,365
Options (change) 2,120 2,193 4,926 2,066 2,949 2,639 2,066
Destination 875 875 875 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $29,825 $35,105 $34,510 $23,510 $25,645 $27,455 $26,395
Total Invoice $28,603 $33,679 $32,949 $22,065 $23,927 $25,641 $24,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,829
Model Year2019201920192010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVT-7M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,825$35,105$34,510$23,510$25,645$27,455$26,395
Adjustments for Features-2,825-5,900-6,9500-375-175-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,000$29,205$27,560$23,510$25,270$27,280$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$560$0$1,760$3,770$1,560
Total Invoice$28,603$33,679$32,949$22,065$23,927$25,641$24,832
Adjustments for Features-2,709-5,660-6,6360-350-163-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,894$28,019$26,313$22,065$23,577$25,478$23,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$419$0$1,512$3,413$1,520

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2019201920192010201020102010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100     
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100    
Following distance indicator  $25    
Forward collision warning  $200    
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
Pedestrian detection  $50    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Safety key$5$5$5    
Temporary spare tire$150      
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200    
Dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Wireless charging station$75$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Total Value of Features$5,955$9,030$10,080$3,130$3,505$3,305$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$5,900$6,950$0$375$175$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,709-5,660-6,6360-350-163-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192010
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length194.2 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,231 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 Legroom41.5 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 Volume15.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

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
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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