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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: $29,075

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,454

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $28,362
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
3.6L V6   1,595  
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Premium Mat Package 163    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 2,930 2,545 925
Options (change) 2,579 2,240 735
Destination 760 760 850
Total Price $29,075 $30,470 $31,320
Total Invoice $27,454 $28,806 $29,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $246
Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T 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)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,075$30,470$31,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$29,270$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0
Total Invoice$27,454$28,806$29,947
Adjustments for Features0-1,134-2,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,454$27,672$27,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T 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 
AC power outlet $100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear $125 
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
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$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 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$3,000$4,200$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134-2,739

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,645 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 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

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

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