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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: $31,195

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,585

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $28,362 $24,443 $26,762
Floor mats 235    
All-weather floor mats 235 140 140
Remote start 450    
Cargo net 100    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Navigation system   495 495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Floor mats 185    
All-weather floor mats 185 123 123
Remote start 350    
Cargo net 80    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Navigation system   436 436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Cargo mat   70 70
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 1,260 4,775 4,575
Options (change) 1,000 4,317 4,166
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $31,655 $31,195 $33,720
Total Invoice $30,212 $29,585 $31,753

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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: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $199
Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,655$31,195$33,720
Adjustments for Features-8650-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,195$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$30,212$29,585$31,753
Adjustments for Features-8260-1,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,386$29,585$30,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820152015
ModelJettaMalibuMalibu
Trim2.0T GLI2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,815$2,950$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260-1,507

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelJettaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.8 in
Length183.3 in191.5 in
Width70.0 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,635 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 Volume15.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested39038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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