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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $36,495 $26,880
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 695    
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof     800
3.6L V6     1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80 80  
Leather seating surfaces 598    
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sunroof     664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 2,220 1,200 2,395
Options (change) 2,004 1,136 1,988
Destination 920 920 670
Total Price $35,335 $38,615 $29,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,327
Model Year202020202009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4228hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$35,335$38,615$29,945
Adjustments for Features-3,850-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,485$32,540$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202020202009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,240$10,465$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202009
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 Weight3,256 lb.3,680 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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