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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: $31,385

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,062

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $24,535
Base Invoice $26,762 $23,553
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Rear spoiler 400 375
Navigation system 495  
Navigation Package   2,030
Autobahn Package   2,290
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
All-weather floor mats 123 185
Rear spoiler 352 300
Navigation system 436  
Navigation Package   1,948
Autobahn Package   2,200
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,385 6,030
Options (change) 5,759 5,689
Destination 825 820
Total Price $35,530 $31,385
Total Invoice $33,346 $30,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,530$31,385
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,430$31,385
Total Invoice$33,346$30,062
Adjustments for Features-2,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$30,062

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152014
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimLTZGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$5,790$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152014
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.3,158 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 LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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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