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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: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $30,975
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
All-weather floor mats 176 127
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 5,765 2,410
Options (change) 5,486 2,193
Destination 770 875
Total Price $30,830 $34,260
Total Invoice $29,579 $32,804

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $147
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,830$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$31,045
Total Invoice$29,579$32,804
Adjustments for Features0-3,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$29,726

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTIPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,078

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length165.4 in193.8 in
Width70.3 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.8 ft3

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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 headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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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