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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: $31,449

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,278

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $30,975
Base Invoice $22,659 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 185 140
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69 65
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
All-weather floor mats 145 127
Autobahn Package 2,797  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55 59
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 6,499 2,475
Options (change) 5,969 2,252
Destination 650 875
Total Price $31,449 $34,325
Total Invoice $29,278 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $627
Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,449$34,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,449$31,235
Total Invoice$29,278$32,863
Adjustments for Features0-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,278$29,905

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,865$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,958

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length179.3 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.8 ft3

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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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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