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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,595 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||||
| Difference: $3,120 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||||
| Difference: $3,416 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,895 | $25,895 | $28,385 | $27,395 | $28,395 | $30,045 | $20,320 |
| Base Invoice | $23,899 | $24,859 | $27,250 | $26,299 | $27,259 | $28,843 | $19,304 |
| Front Seating Package | 450 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 175 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 800 | ||||||
| Front Seating Package | 374 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 145 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 166 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 664 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,625 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,349 |
| Destination | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | 650 |
| Total Price | $25,715 | $26,715 | $29,205 | $28,215 | $29,215 | $30,865 | $22,595 |
| Total Invoice | $24,719 | $25,679 | $28,070 | $27,119 | $28,079 | $29,663 | $21,303 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 210hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 210hp I4 | 219hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $25,715 | $26,715 | $29,205 | $28,215 | $29,215 | $30,865 | $22,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,355 | -2,305 | -4,205 | -5,080 | -4,030 | -5,580 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,360 | $24,410 | $25,000 | $23,135 | $25,185 | $25,285 | $22,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,050 | $2,640 | $775 | $2,825 | $2,925 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $24,719 | $25,679 | $28,070 | $27,119 | $28,079 | $29,663 | $21,303 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,225 | -2,216 | -4,042 | -4,883 | -3,873 | -5,363 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,494 | $23,463 | $24,028 | $22,236 | $24,206 | $24,300 | $21,303 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,969 | $2,534 | $742 | $2,712 | $2,806 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI | Malibu Classic |
| Trim | 1.8T SE | TDI SE | GTI SE | 1.8T SEL | TDI SEL | GTI Autobahn | LT |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,865 | $4,815 | $6,715 | $7,590 | $6,540 | $8,090 | $2,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,355 | $2,305 | $4,205 | $5,080 | $4,030 | $5,580 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,225 | -2,216 | -4,042 | -4,883 | -3,873 | -5,363 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Golf / GTI | Malibu Classic |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 167.5 in | 188.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,964 lb. | 3,298 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 38.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
| Front Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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