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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $28,600
Base Invoice $33,667 $27,027
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 850 760
Total Price $35,920 $29,360
Total Invoice $34,517 $27,787

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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: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,685
Model Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,920$29,360
Adjustments for Features-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,670$29,360
Total Invoice$34,517$27,787
Adjustments for Features-5,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,472$27,787

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,765$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0450

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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 Year20182012
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.3 in
Length167.6 in191.8 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft315.1 ft3

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