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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: $23,655

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,060

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $3,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,165 $23,465 $23,265 $24,210 $25,540
Base Invoice $19,056 $22,175 $21,986 $23,242 $24,517
Rear spoiler 300        
Front Seating Package 450        
Side curtain airbags 690        
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300    
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
Sunroof 800 800 800    
Panoramic sunroof       1,750 1,750
Rear spoiler 249        
Front Seating Package 374        
Side curtain airbags 573        
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 249    
Satellite radio 270 270 293    
Sunroof 664 664 664    
Panoramic sunroof       1,681 1,681
Options (change) 2,865 1,425 1,425 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 2,379 1,183 1,206 1,681 1,681
Destination 625 625 625 770 770
Total Price $23,655 $25,515 $25,315 $26,730 $28,060
Total Invoice $22,060 $23,983 $23,817 $25,693 $26,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,648
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4T4T4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,655$25,515$25,315$26,730$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,240-950-1,215-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,655$23,275$24,365$25,515$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$1,090$0$2,180
Total Invoice$22,060$23,983$23,817$25,693$26,968
Adjustments for Features0-2,106-894-1,168-351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,060$21,877$22,923$24,525$26,617
Cost Above Minimum$183$0$1,046$0$2,092

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSSETDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,600$5,840$4,550$4,815$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240$950$1,215$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106-894-1,168-351

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in101.5 in
Length187.8 in179.3 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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