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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: $28,670

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,193

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimEco2LTLTZTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $24,517
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 830
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Navigation system 986 700 700 796
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Leather Package 880      
Sunroof 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 4,730 2,970 2,695 2,580
Options (change) 4,284 2,614 2,372 2,477
Destination 810 810 810 770
Total Price $30,525 $28,670 $30,870 $28,890
Total Invoice $28,954 $27,193 $29,041 $27,764

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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: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,302
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimEco2LTLTZTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,525$28,670$30,870$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,475-1,825-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,050$26,845$27,445$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$600$0
Total Invoice$28,954$27,193$29,041$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,296-1,731-3,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,658$25,462$25,819$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$357$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJetta SportWagen
TrimEco2LTLTZTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Proximity key   $250
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$7,140$5,490$7,090$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$1,825$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,296-1,731-3,2220

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132012
ModelMalibuJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.8 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in179.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested196589%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested125081%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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