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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: $32,399

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $2,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,822

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $2,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $27,790
Base Invoice $21,702 $26,262
Package 3 4,885  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 1,800 795
Cargo net 69  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Package 3 4,463  
Rear side airbags 310  
Navigation system 1,589 700
Cargo net 55  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 8,179 6,195
Options (change) 7,490 5,592
Destination 630 825
Total Price $32,399 $34,810
Total Invoice $29,822 $32,679

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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: $1,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,838
Model Year20062014
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,399$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,399$33,725
Total Invoice$29,822$32,679
Adjustments for Features0-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,822$31,660

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0TLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length179.3 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested317572%
Total Not Requested125028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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