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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Sunroof 900        
Navigation Package   1,200      
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Navigation system     495   495
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Sunroof 864        
Navigation Package   1,152      
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Navigation system     450   450
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 900 1,200 4,085 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 864 1,152 3,716 2,066 4,667
Destination 770 770 875 875 875
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $30,085 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $28,711 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,065$24,965$30,085$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,015-6,105-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,815$25,070$28,015$26,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$28,711$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-144-4,786-5,847-6,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$23,853$23,925$26,830$25,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$2,905$1,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelJettaJettaMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELTDILTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,115$6,980$8,070$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,015$6,105$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-4,786-5,847-6,593

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.4 in
Length182.2 in193.8 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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