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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,859
Autobahn Package 5,530  
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   795
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
2.0L I4   2,207
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 6,630 5,875
Options (change) 6,366 5,323
Destination 770 810
Total Price $31,695 $34,050
Total Invoice $30,459 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $558
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,695$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$31,825
Total Invoice$30,459$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$29,901

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 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$2,940$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,091

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length165.4 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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 key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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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