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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $2,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Sunroof 800      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Satellite radio 325      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235 235 235
Remote start   450 450 450
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
Sunroof 664      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Satellite radio 270      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185 185 185
Remote start   350 350 350
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
Options (change) 1,820 785 785 785
Options (change) 1,511 615 615 615
Destination 625 895 895 895
Total Price $25,310 $27,675 $28,675 $30,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,454
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT4S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,310$27,675$28,675$30,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-3,795-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,310$23,880$24,880$26,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$2,500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimSSGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$2,085$5,880$5,880$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$3,795$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-207-200-220

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062019
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length188.3 in185.1 in
Width69.9 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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