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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $31,120
Base Invoice $27,027 $29,874
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 760 820
Total Price $29,360 $31,940
Total Invoice $27,787 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,360$31,940
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$31,940
Total Invoice$27,787$30,694
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,740$30,694

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,411 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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