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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: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $30,975
Base Invoice $22,795 $29,736
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900  
All-weather floor mats 235 140
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864  
All-weather floor mats 185 127
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 4,285 2,410
Options (change) 4,073 2,193
Destination 770 875
Total Price $28,800 $34,260
Total Invoice $27,638 $32,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $876
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,800$34,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$29,780
Total Invoice$27,638$32,804
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,638$28,514

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimGLIPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,165$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 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 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%

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%

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