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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: $29,114

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $831

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,234

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $26,880
Base Invoice $22,659 $25,402
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Cargo net 69  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Autobahn Package 2,797  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Cargo net 55  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 4,164 2,395
Options (change) 3,925 1,988
Destination 650 670
Total Price $29,114 $29,945
Total Invoice $27,234 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $193
Model Year20082009
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,114$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,114$29,270
Total Invoice$27,234$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,234$27,427

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
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 (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,802 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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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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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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