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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: $21,565

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,733

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $18,195 $21,395
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $17,467 $20,539
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850 1,250 900
3.6L V6   1,595    
Convenience Package     1,350  
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748 1,200 864
3.6L V6   1,404    
Convenience Package     1,296  
Options (change) 2,745 2,545 2,600 900
Options (change) 2,416 2,240 2,496 864
Destination 760 760 770 770
Total Price $28,890 $30,470 $21,565 $23,065
Total Invoice $27,291 $28,806 $20,733 $22,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,998
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/33 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$28,890$30,470$21,565$23,065
Adjustments for Features-2,710-3,9500-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$26,520$21,565$21,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$325
Total Invoice$27,291$28,806$20,733$22,173
Adjustments for Features-2,560-3,7340-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,731$25,072$20,733$21,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$341$0$310

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
Trim2LTLTZSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$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, with navigation$225$225  
USB port $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,340$1,390$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$3,950$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,560-3,7340-1,130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in104.4 in
Length191.8 in182.2 in
Width70.3 in70.0 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,018 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 ft315.5 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 SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122576%
Total Not Requested39024%

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