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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: $26,735

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,951

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $29,545
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $28,362
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Premium Mat Package 185    
Sunroof 800 800  
Floor mats     235
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Premium Mat Package 154    
Sunroof 664 664  
Floor mats     185
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 4,900 800 1,025
Options (change) 4,281 664 815
Destination 650 650 850
Total Price $26,735 $28,545 $31,420
Total Invoice $24,951 $26,919 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,290
Model Year200820082018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,735$28,545$31,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$27,195$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$24,951$26,919$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,273-2,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,951$25,646$27,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
TrimLTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,000$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273-2,786

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.4 in
Length191.8 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Compass0No
Remote start150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested118060%
Total Not Requested77540%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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