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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,665

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,789

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimSESEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $23,916 $25,607
Convenience Package 1,350      
Sunroof 1,250 900 850 850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
HFV6 Engine Package     1,795  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
3.6L V6       1,595
Convenience Package 1,296      
Sunroof 1,200 864 748 748
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
HFV6 Engine Package     1,580  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
3.6L V6       1,404
Options (change) 3,700 2,000 2,745 2,545
Options (change) 3,552 1,920 2,416 2,240
Destination 770 770 720 720
Total Price $22,665 $24,165 $28,640 $30,220
Total Invoice $21,789 $23,229 $27,052 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,789
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimSESEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,665$24,165$28,640$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,560-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,665$22,990$27,080$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$15
Total Invoice$21,789$23,229$27,052$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-1,129-1,474-2,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,789$22,100$25,578$25,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$35

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimSESEL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key $250  
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,315$3,700$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,560$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,129-1,474-2,954

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.3 in
Length182.2 in191.8 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122576%
Total Not Requested39024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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