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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu Classic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,795 $35,995 $20,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 325 0 2,220
Options (change) 270 0 1,843
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $33,015 $36,890 $23,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,119
Model Year201920192008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu Classic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,015$36,890$23,190
Adjustments for Features-5,815-8,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,200$27,950$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201920192008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu Classic
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
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$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,365$11,490$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,815$8,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-2170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20192008
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in188.3 in
Width70.8 in69.9 in
Height58.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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