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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,711

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimLTPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $26,565
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $25,503
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270    
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Navigation system 495   495 800
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,800
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066    
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Navigation system 450   450 768
Panoramic sunroof     1,047 1,727
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Options (change) 4,085 2,270 5,130 2,600
Options (change) 3,716 2,066 4,667 2,495
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $30,085 $34,120 $33,880 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,711 $32,677 $32,302 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimLTPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T9CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,085$34,120$33,880$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,365-4,455-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,720$29,665$28,615$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0
Total Invoice$28,711$32,677$32,302$28,818
Adjustments for Features-3,211-4,267-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,500$28,410$27,282$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,910$1,782$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2018201820182014
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimLTPremierHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $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 external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,270$7,080$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$4,455$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,211-4,267-5,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182014
ModelMalibuJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.4 in101.5 in
Length193.8 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.866.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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 SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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