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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: $28,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $5,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,920 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Cargo net 60 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,270      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Door sill trim plates   240 240 240
Remote start   450 450 450
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
Cargo net 55 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,156      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Door sill trim plates   200 200 200
Remote start   350 350 350
7-speed automated manual   0 0 0
Options (change) 1,470 1,260 1,260 1,260
Options (change) 1,338 1,000 1,000 1,000
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $33,265 $28,150 $29,150 $31,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,456
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,265$28,150$29,150$31,350
Adjustments for Features-1,66500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$28,150$29,150$30,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$2,350

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201920192019
ModelMalibuJettaJettaJetta
TrimPremierGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,080$4,415$4,415$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$0$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,59600-51

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162019
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in105.7 in
Length193.8 in185.1 in
Width73.0 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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