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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: $31,960

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,843 $25,859
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 1,095 4,090
Options (change) 936 3,600
Destination 820 810
Total Price $31,960 $32,265
Total Invoice $30,599 $30,269

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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: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,960$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$30,930
Total Invoice$30,599$30,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,599$29,017

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,252

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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 Year20152013
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.8 in
Length167.5 in191.5 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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