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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimECO2LTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $20,539 $22,075
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   900  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900    
Navigation system 1,120 795 795    
Advanced Safety Package 890        
Leather Package 1,000        
Navigation Package         1,200
Sunroof 880 880   864  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672    
Navigation system 986 700 700    
Advanced Safety Package 783        
Leather Package 880        
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 5,185 2,970 2,695 900 1,200
Options (change) 4,563 2,614 2,372 864 1,152
Destination 825 825 825 770 770
Total Price $31,955 $29,110 $31,310 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $30,165 $27,615 $29,459 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,169
Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimECO2LTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,955$29,110$31,310$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,775-3,450-5,0500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$25,660$26,260$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$600$0$1,750
Total Invoice$30,165$27,615$29,459$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-5,452-3,273-4,7510-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,713$24,342$24,708$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$371$0$366$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142014201420112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimECO2LTLTZSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,890$4,565$6,165$1,115$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$3,450$5,050$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,452-3,273-4,7510-144

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.4 in
Length191.5 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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