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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: $32,175

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,879

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,875 $31,120
Base Invoice $26,760 $29,874
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 140 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,047  
Navigation system 450  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Leather Package 1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Options (change) 5,270 235
Options (change) 4,794 185
Destination 875 820
Total Price $34,020 $32,175
Total Invoice $32,429 $30,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,020$32,175
Adjustments for Features-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$32,175
Total Invoice$32,429$30,879
Adjustments for Features-1,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,461$30,879

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, 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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,255$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.4 in
Length193.8 in183.3 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,371 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%
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 mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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