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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: $31,065

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,855

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumECO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,245 $31,895 $25,945
Base Invoice $29,035 $30,619 $24,777
Sunroof     1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175
Navigation system     1,120
Advanced Safety Package     890
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     880
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034
Navigation system     986
Advanced Safety Package     783
Leather Package     880
Options (change) 0 0 5,185
Options (change) 0 0 4,563
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $31,065 $32,715 $31,955
Total Invoice $29,855 $31,439 $30,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,112
Model Year201420142014
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumECO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG42/48 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,065$32,715$31,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$31,690$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$29,855$31,439$30,165
Adjustments for Features0-985-3,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,855$30,454$26,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142014
ModelJettaJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumECO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer  $75
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,390$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-3,422

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142014
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.8 in
Length182.2 in191.5 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,602 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested84081%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested125081%

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