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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0T GLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,779 $19,304
Floor mats 235  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 185  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,335 2,220
Options (change) 1,241 1,843
Destination 820 650
Total Price $30,050 $23,190
Total Invoice $28,840 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,990
Model Year20172008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0T GLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,050$23,190
Adjustments for Features-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$23,190
Total Invoice$28,840$21,797
Adjustments for Features-5,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,787$21,797

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
Trim2.0T GLILT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelJettaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in188.3 in
Width70.0 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,194 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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