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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: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
TrimWolfsburg EditionLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,907 $19,304
Rear spoiler 360 175
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Front Seating Package   450
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Rear spoiler 280 145
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Front Seating Package   374
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,460 1,625
Options (change) 1,379 1,349
Destination 750 650
Total Price $24,375 $22,595
Total Invoice $23,036 $21,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20
Model Year20102008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
TrimWolfsburg EditionLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,375$22,595
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$22,595
Total Invoice$23,036$21,303
Adjustments for Features-1,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,283$21,303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
TrimWolfsburg EditionLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,815$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
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
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%

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