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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: $31,940

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,165

Chevrolet Malibu ECO   
Difference: $529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimECOHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,945 $31,120
Base Invoice $24,777 $29,874
Navigation system 1,120  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Leather Package 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system 986  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Leather Package 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034  
Sunroof 880  
Options (change) 5,185 0
Options (change) 4,563 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $31,955 $31,940
Total Invoice $30,165 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,402
Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimECOHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,955$31,940
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,030$31,940
Total Invoice$30,165$30,694
Adjustments for Features-8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,292$30,694

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimECOHybrid 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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,865$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142016
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in104.4 in
Length191.5 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,602 lb.3,371 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested59057%

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