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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: $26,425

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,888

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2LTLTZSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $24,210 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $23,242 $24,517
Rear Power Package 250 250    
Sunroof 800 800    
Panoramic sunroof     1,750 1,750
Rear Power Package 208 208    
Sunroof 664 664    
Panoramic sunroof     1,681 1,681
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 1,750 1,750
Options (change) 872 872 1,681 1,681
Destination 670 670 770 770
Total Price $26,425 $28,600 $26,730 $28,060
Total Invoice $24,888 $26,944 $25,693 $26,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,010
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2LTLTZSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,425$28,600$26,730$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,085-2,640-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,340$25,960$25,880$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0$2,180
Total Invoice$24,888$26,944$25,693$26,968
Adjustments for Features-1,022-2,487-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,866$24,457$24,876$26,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$591$0$2,092

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
Trim2LTLTZSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,955$4,165$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$2,640$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,022-2,487-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in101.5 in
Length191.8 in179.3 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.166.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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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