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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,149

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $4,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,086

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $4,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $23,790 $26,880
Base Invoice $21,702 $21,884 $25,402
Package 1 1,860    
Cargo net 69 69  
Package 2   3,200  
Rear Power Package     250
Sunroof     800
3.6L V6     1,595
Package 1 1,699    
Cargo net 55 55  
Package 2   2,923  
Rear Power Package     208
Sunroof     664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 1,929 3,269 2,645
Options (change) 1,754 2,978 2,196
Destination 630 630 670
Total Price $26,149 $27,689 $30,195
Total Invoice $24,086 $25,492 $28,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year200620062009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,149$27,689$30,195
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,024$27,689$28,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$0
Total Invoice$24,086$25,492$28,268
Adjustments for Features-1150-1,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,971$25,492$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,521$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,090$1,965$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150-1,428

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length179.3 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested72535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested34012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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