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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: $27,815

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $3,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
3.6L V6 1,600      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240 240
Remote start   450 450 450
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
3.6L V6 1,512      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200 200
Remote start   350 350 350
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
Options (change) 1,600 925 925 925
Options (change) 1,512 735 735 735
Destination 760 895 895 895
Total Price $30,960 $27,815 $28,815 $31,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,799
Model Year2012201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,960$27,815$28,815$31,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-1,615-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$26,200$27,200$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$2,350

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimLTZGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,940$4,940$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$1,615$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-91-130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122019
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in105.7 in
Length191.8 in185.1 in
Width70.3 in70.8 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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