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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,301

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,930 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Cargo net 100 60
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Cargo net 80 55
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 1,830 5,055
Options (change) 1,551 4,599
Destination 820 875
Total Price $32,785 $36,905
Total Invoice $31,301 $35,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,106
Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,785$36,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$35,015
Total Invoice$31,301$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,301$33,407

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
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 start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.4 in
Length167.5 in193.8 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested285097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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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