Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2018

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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: $25,450

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,957

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $29,545
Base Invoice $22,373 $28,362
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Cargo net   100
Floor mats   235
Remote start   450
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 270  
Cargo net   80
Floor mats   185
Remote start   350
Options (change) 1,125 785
Options (change) 934 615
Destination 650 850
Total Price $25,450 $31,180
Total Invoice $23,957 $29,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,187
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,450$31,180
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$28,375
Total Invoice$23,957$29,827
Adjustments for Features0-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,957$27,144

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,683

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length188.3 in183.3 in
Width69.9 in70.0 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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