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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: $28,640

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,052

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $25,842 $28,109
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850    
3.6L V6   1,595    
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748    
3.6L V6   1,404    
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,745 2,545 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 2,416 2,240 1,056 1,056
Destination 720 720 820 820
Total Price $28,640 $30,220 $28,840 $31,200
Total Invoice $27,052 $28,567 $27,718 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $598
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,640$30,220$28,840$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-1,315-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$28,655$27,525$28,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0$910
Total Invoice$27,052$28,567$27,718$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,479-1,264-2,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,052$27,088$26,454$27,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$36$0$874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,290$4,040$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$1,315$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479-1,264-2,657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015
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.3,158 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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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