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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $28,600
Base Invoice $28,362 $27,027
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Remote start 450  
3.6L V6   1,600
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Remote start 350  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 925 1,600
Options (change) 735 1,512
Destination 850 760
Total Price $31,320 $30,960
Total Invoice $29,947 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $992
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,320$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,605$30,960
Total Invoice$29,947$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,307$29,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaMalibu
Trim2.0T GLILTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $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 
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6400

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,208 lb.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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