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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: $26,990

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,942

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,395 $25,795 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $23,419 $24,763 $24,985 $27,027
Panoramic sunroof 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof     1,035  
Panoramic sunroof 1,728 1,728    
Sunroof     911  
Options (change) 1,800 1,800 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,728 1,728 911 0
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $26,990 $28,390 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $25,942 $27,286 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $392
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,990$28,390$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,200-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$28,390$26,895$27,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$315
Total Invoice$25,942$27,286$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features-8170-1,139-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,125$27,286$25,517$25,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,161$0$235

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimSETDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $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$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$4,565$3,715$4,915$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170-1,139-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.3 in
Length179.3 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height59.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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