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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: $29,040

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,574

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,795 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $24,763 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation system 800 495 495
Panoramic sunroof 1,800    
Sunroof   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Navigation system 768 436 436
Panoramic sunroof 1,728    
Sunroof   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Options (change) 2,600 2,620 2,345
Options (change) 2,496 2,306 2,064
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $29,190 $29,040 $31,490
Total Invoice $28,054 $27,574 $29,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year201320152015
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,190$29,040$31,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,190$26,965$27,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$28,054$27,574$29,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,054$25,604$26,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320152015
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibuMalibu
TrimTDI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$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  
Total Value of Features$3,390$5,465$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,970-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132015
ModelJetta SportWagenMalibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.8 in
Length179.3 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height59.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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