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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: $28,565

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,453

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $22,795
Navigation system 795   900
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175    
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Autobahn Package     2,050
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 700   864
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034    
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Autobahn Package     1,968
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 4,505 2,160 4,050
Options (change) 4,080 2,041 3,888
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $30,645 $30,775 $28,565
Total Invoice $29,081 $29,128 $27,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year201420142012
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,645$30,775$28,565
Adjustments for Features-1,675-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,970$28,600$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$370$0$0
Total Invoice$29,081$29,128$27,453
Adjustments for Features-1,590-2,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,491$27,069$27,453
Cost Above Minimum$422$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142012
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  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,190$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,590-2,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,157 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 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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