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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: $30,645

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,081

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,315 $27,790 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,176 $26,262 $28,362
Navigation system 795 795  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,350  
Sunroof 1,000    
2.0L I4 1,535 2,160  
Cargo net     100
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Navigation system 700 700  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,188  
Sunroof 880    
2.0L I4 1,466 2,041  
Cargo net     80
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 4,505 4,305 1,025
Options (change) 4,080 3,929 815
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $30,645 $32,920 $31,420
Total Invoice $29,081 $31,016 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $182
Model Year201420142018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,645$32,920$31,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,645$31,320$30,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$29,081$31,016$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,507-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,081$29,509$28,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420142018
ModelMalibuMalibuJetta
Trim2LTLTZ2.0T GLI
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$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $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$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,500$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,507-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,635 lb.3,208 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 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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