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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: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $4,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $22,865
Base Invoice $22,659 $21,608
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Cargo net 69  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Cargo net 55  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,164 1,425
Options (change) 3,925 1,183
Destination 650 625
Total Price $29,114 $24,915
Total Invoice $27,234 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,114$24,915
Adjustments for Features-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,334$24,915
Total Invoice$27,234$23,416
Adjustments for Features-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,569$23,416

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLISS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6650

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in188.3 in
Width70.1 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested90035%
Total Not Requested166565%

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