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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: $34,000

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,859

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $28,320
Base Invoice $33,667 $26,762
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Cargo net 100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
All-weather floor mats 185 123
Cargo net 80  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Cargo mat   70
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 335 4,855
Options (change) 265 4,272
Destination 850 825
Total Price $36,255 $34,000
Total Invoice $34,782 $31,859

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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: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,925
Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$36,255$34,000
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$34,000
Total Invoice$34,782$31,859
Adjustments for Features-9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$31,859

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
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
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,140$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.8 in
Length167.6 in191.5 in
Width70.8 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 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
17.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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