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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: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,666

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,243

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,094 $25,859
Navigation system 1,990 795
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 69  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
2.0L I4   2,335
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system 1,758 700
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Rear side airbags 310  
Cargo net 55  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
2.0L I4   2,207
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 5,914 5,875
Options (change) 5,449 5,323
Destination 700 810
Total Price $31,384 $34,050
Total Invoice $29,243 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$31,384$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,384$30,955
Total Invoice$29,243$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,243$29,084

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,880$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,908

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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