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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: $26,550

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,797

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,779 $20,020 $25,605
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats 235    
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
HFV6 Engine Package   2,060  
Sunroof   800 800
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats 185    
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,710  
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 1,335 4,715 800
Options (change) 1,241 4,127 664
Destination 820 650 650
Total Price $30,050 $26,550 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,840 $24,797 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,050$26,550$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,8150-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,235$26,550$27,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$28,840$24,797$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,7020-1,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,138$24,797$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$5,565$2,750$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7020-1,349

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,194 lb.3,680 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested103053%
Total Not Requested92547%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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