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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $28,600
Base Invoice $29,874 $27,027
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 820 760
Total Price $31,940 $29,360
Total Invoice $30,694 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,954
Model Year20152012
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,940$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$29,310
Total Invoice$30,694$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,694$27,740

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelJettaMalibu
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in112.3 in
Length183.3 in191.8 in
Width70.0 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,620 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 Volume15.7 ft315.1 ft3

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