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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: $27,665

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,589

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $22,795 $24,115 $25,806
Autobahn Package 2,050    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
Autobahn Package 1,968    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 3,150 2,745 2,545
Options (change) 3,024 2,416 2,240
Destination 770 760 760
Total Price $27,665 $28,890 $30,470
Total Invoice $26,589 $27,291 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $220
Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,665$28,890$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-510-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,665$28,380$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$26,589$27,291$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-482-1,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,589$26,809$27,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$343

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220112011
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
TrimGLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$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 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,925$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-482-1,654

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,645 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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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