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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: $36,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,782

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $432

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Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $30,975
Base Invoice $33,667 $29,736
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Cargo net 100 65
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Cargo net 80 59
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 335 5,060
Options (change) 265 4,603
Destination 850 875
Total Price $36,255 $36,910
Total Invoice $34,782 $35,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $870
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp 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$36,255$36,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$35,545
Total Invoice$34,782$35,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,782$33,912

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,265$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,302

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.4 in
Length167.6 in193.8 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 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
17.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.8 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested107561%

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