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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $2,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelJettaJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0TGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $19,304
Package 1 1,900 1,800  
Rear spoiler 479 479 175
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Package 1 1,736 1,644  
Rear spoiler 310 310 145
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,454 3,354 2,220
Options (change) 3,119 3,027 1,843
Destination 640 640 650
Total Price $26,204 $28,104 $23,190
Total Invoice $24,344 $26,101 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,140
Model Year200720072008
ModelJettaJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0TGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionS6S6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,204$28,104$23,190
Adjustments for Features-1,515-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,689$25,954$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$0
Total Invoice$24,344$26,101$21,797
Adjustments for Features-1,407-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,937$24,104$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,167$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200720072008
ModelJettaJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0TGLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,425$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,407-1,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20072008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested46526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested16540%
Total Not Requested25060%

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