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

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,175

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,857
Autobahn Package 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 400
Navigation system 900 495
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Autobahn Package 1,968  
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 364
Navigation system 864 450
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 4,660 2,885
Options (change) 4,373 2,625
Destination 770 875
Total Price $29,175 $32,180
Total Invoice $27,938 $30,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $883
Model Year20122016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,175$32,180
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$28,680
Total Invoice$27,938$30,357
Adjustments for Features0-3,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$27,055

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,190$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,302

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20122016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.8 in
Length182.2 in191.5 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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