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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $20,539 $22,075
Sun and Wheels Package 1,300 2,270      
Leather Package 1,395   1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895    
Navigation system 495   495    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195    
Sunroof       900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Sun and Wheels Package 1,183 2,066      
Leather Package 1,269   1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814    
Navigation system 450   450    
Panoramic sunroof     1,047    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087    
Sunroof       864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 4,085 2,270 5,130 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,716 2,066 4,667 864 1,152
Destination 875 875 875 770 770
Total Price $30,085 $34,120 $33,880 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $28,711 $32,677 $32,302 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T9CVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,085$34,120$33,880$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-5,015-6,105-6,9150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,070$28,015$26,965$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$1,895$0$1,750
Total Invoice$28,711$32,677$32,302$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-4,786-5,847-6,5930-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,925$26,830$25,709$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$1,784$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuJettaJetta
TrimLTPremierHybridSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates $100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upgraded floor mats $0   
Total Value of Features$6,980$8,070$8,880$1,965$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$6,105$6,915$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,786-5,847-6,5930-144

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.4 in
Length193.8 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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