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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: $28,745

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,291

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $24,535
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $23,553
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
3.6L V6   1,595  
Autobahn Package     2,290
6-speed automated manual     1,100
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Autobahn Package     2,200
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,745 2,545 3,390
Options (change) 2,416 2,240 3,256
Destination 760 760 820
Total Price $28,890 $30,470 $28,745
Total Invoice $27,291 $28,806 $27,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year201120112014
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6252hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,890$30,470$28,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,890$29,230$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$27,291$28,806$27,629
Adjustments for Features0-1,172-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,291$27,634$27,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$343$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112014
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat $40 
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
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,815$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,172-231

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
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.3,158 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 ft315.5 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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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