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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,625 $30,135 $27,095
Base Invoice $27,481 $28,930 $25,605
Cargo net 100 100  
Sunroof     800
Cargo net 80 80  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 100 100 800
Options (change) 80 80 664
Destination 820 820 650
Total Price $29,545 $31,055 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,381 $29,830 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,222
Model Year201620162008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,545$31,055$28,545
Adjustments for Features-250-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$29,430$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$28,381$29,830$26,919
Adjustments for Features-240-1,5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,141$28,269$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMalibu
TrimGTI SEGTI AutobahnLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$6,015$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-1,5610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.3 in
Length167.5 in191.8 in
Width70.8 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft315.1 ft3

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