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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: $30,180

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,868

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $27,165
Base Invoice $21,702 $25,806
Package 3 4,885  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Package 3 4,463  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 5,960 2,545
Options (change) 5,536 2,240
Destination 630 760
Total Price $30,180 $30,470
Total Invoice $27,868 $28,806

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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: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,554
Model Year20062011
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,180$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,430$30,470
Total Invoice$27,868$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,252$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,040$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,303 lb.3,645 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 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested235053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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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