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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,091 $27,027
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
3.6L V6   1,600
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 5,700 1,600
Options (change) 5,472 1,512
Destination 820 760
Total Price $31,615 $30,960
Total Invoice $30,383 $29,299

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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: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTILTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,615$30,960
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$30,960
Total Invoice$30,383$29,299
Adjustments for Features-8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,542$29,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8410

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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 Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length165.4 in191.8 in
Width70.3 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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