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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: $30,285

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,025

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,779 $26,857
All-weather floor mats 235 140
Floor mats 235  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
All-weather floor mats 185 127
Floor mats 185  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 1,570 2,885
Options (change) 1,426 2,625
Destination 820 875
Total Price $30,285 $32,180
Total Invoice $29,025 $30,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year20172016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,285$32,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,285$31,155
Total Invoice$29,025$30,357
Adjustments for Features0-967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,025$29,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
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 start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
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 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 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-967

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20172016
ModelJettaMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.8 in
Length183.3 in191.5 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,194 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 Volume15.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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