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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: $30,705

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
TrimGLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $28,420
Base Invoice $22,987 $26,857
Autobahn Package 2,250  
Navigation Package 2,005  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Rear spoiler 375 400
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Autobahn Package 2,160  
Navigation Package 1,925  
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Rear spoiler 300 364
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 5,965 2,885
Options (change) 5,626 2,625
Destination 795 875
Total Price $30,705 $32,180
Total Invoice $29,408 $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: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $867
Model Year20132016
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$30,705$32,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,705$30,255
Total Invoice$29,408$30,357
Adjustments for Features0-1,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$28,541

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
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
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, 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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,816

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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