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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: $24,799

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $5,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,387

Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition   
Difference: $5,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimWolfsburg Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,165 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $20,907 $24,443 $26,762
All-weather floor mats 225 140 140
Rear spoiler 360 400 400
iPod integration 199    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cargo mat   80 80
Sunroof   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
All-weather floor mats 175 123 123
Rear spoiler 280 352 352
iPod integration 176    
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Cargo mat   70 70
Sunroof   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 1,884 4,280 2,780
Options (change) 1,730 3,881 2,586
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $24,799 $30,700 $31,925
Total Invoice $23,387 $29,149 $30,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year201020152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimWolfsburg Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,799$30,700$31,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,799$28,375$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$23,387$29,149$30,173
Adjustments for Features0-2,208-3,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$26,941$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$76$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimWolfsburg Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,865$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,208-3,308

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102015
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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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%

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