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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: $1,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
2LT Equipment Group 1,855        
Premium Mat Package 185        
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060        
Sunroof 800 800      
Floor mats     235 235 235
Cargo net     100 100 100
Door sill trim plates     240 240 240
Remote start     450 450 450
7-speed automated manual     0 0 0
2LT Equipment Group 1,753        
Premium Mat Package 154        
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710        
Sunroof 664 664      
Floor mats     185 185 185
Cargo net     80 80 80
Door sill trim plates     200 200 200
Remote start     350 350 350
7-speed automated manual     0 0 0
Options (change) 4,900 800 1,025 1,025 1,025
Options (change) 4,281 664 815 815 815
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $26,735 $28,545 $27,915 $28,915 $31,115

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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: $1,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,442
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,735$28,545$27,915$28,915$31,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,815-2,815-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$27,195$25,100$26,100$27,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0$1,000$2,350

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
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
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,100$5,565$5,565$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,815$2,815$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273-172-166-201

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082019
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in185.1 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
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
Total Requested118060%
Total Not Requested77540%
Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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