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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimRLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,262
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Navigation system   795
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 1,500 6,195
Options (change) 1,440 5,592
Destination 770 825
Total Price $36,860 $34,810
Total Invoice $35,417 $32,679

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimRLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,860$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$32,935
Total Invoice$35,417$32,679
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$30,919

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimRLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,760

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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 Year20122014
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 Weight3,326 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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@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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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