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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: $32,208

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,434 $26,762
Package 2 3,500  
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Rear side airbags 350  
Rear spoiler 479 400
Navigation system 1,800 495
Cargo net 69  
iPod integration 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Cargo mat   80
Package 2 3,197  
All-weather floor mats 145 123
Rear side airbags 310  
Rear spoiler 310 352
Navigation system 1,589 436
Cargo net 55  
iPod integration 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Cargo mat   70
Options (change) 7,458 6,465
Options (change) 6,679 5,829
Destination 640 825
Total Price $32,208 $35,610
Total Invoice $29,753 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $768
Model Year20072015
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,208$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,208$32,525
Total Invoice$29,753$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,753$30,521

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072015
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,765$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,895

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072015
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 Weight3,352 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 GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested282589%
Total Not Requested36511%

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 seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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