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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: $30,355

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,133

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,325 $31,180 $27,770
Base Invoice $28,153 $29,933 $26,659
All-weather floor mats 235 235 140
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Navigation system     495
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895
All-weather floor mats 185 185 127
Panoramic sunroof     1,046
Navigation system     450
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Options (change) 235 235 5,270
Options (change) 185 185 4,793
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $30,355 $32,210 $33,915
Total Invoice $29,133 $30,913 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year201320132016
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG42/48 MPG47/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,355$32,210$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,355$31,185$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$29,133$30,913$32,327
Adjustments for Features0-984-4,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,133$29,929$27,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$796$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320132016
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights $50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,915$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-4,852

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,311 lb.3,457 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
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 warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

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