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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: $25,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,325 $31,180 $25,555
Base Invoice $28,153 $29,933 $24,149
Power driver seat     200
Sunroof     800
Power driver seat     166
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0 830
Destination 795 795 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,120 $31,975 $25,925
Total Invoice $28,948 $30,728 $24,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,706
Model Year201320132009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG42/48 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,120$31,975$25,925
Adjustments for Features-1,970-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,150$28,980$25,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$28,948$30,728$24,349
Adjustments for Features-1,893-2,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,055$27,850$24,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132009
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,940$4,965$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,893-2,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,311 lb.3,550 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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