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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,711

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,565 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,503 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 800 495   495
Panoramic sunroof 1,800     1,150
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system 768 450   450
Panoramic sunroof 1,727     1,047
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,600 4,085 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 2,495 3,716 2,066 4,667
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $29,985 $30,085 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $28,818 $28,711 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$29,985$30,085$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-4,455-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$26,720$29,665$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$28,818$28,711$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-3,211-4,267-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$25,500$28,410$27,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,910$1,782

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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 warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,815$5,180$6,270$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$4,455$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,211-4,267-5,020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142018
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.4 in
Length179.3 in193.8 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

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