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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: $31,300

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,040

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelMalibuJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $30,245 $31,895
Base Invoice $26,760 $29,035 $30,619
All-weather floor mats 140 235 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Navigation system 495    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Leather Package 1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
All-weather floor mats 127 185 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Navigation system 450    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Leather Package 1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Options (change) 5,270 235 235
Options (change) 4,794 185 185
Destination 875 820 820
Total Price $34,020 $31,300 $32,950
Total Invoice $32,429 $30,040 $31,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year201820142014
ModelMalibuJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H170hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG42/48 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,020$31,300$32,950
Adjustments for Features-4,7650-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,255$31,300$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$32,429$30,040$31,624
Adjustments for Features-4,5420-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,887$30,040$30,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820142014
ModelMalibuJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$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  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,855$3,090$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5420-984

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,457 lb.3,311 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 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
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%

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