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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetle
TrimLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,304 $23,995 $28,795
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,900  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,784  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,625 4,000 1,100
Options (change) 1,349 3,840 1,056
Destination 650 820 795
Total Price $22,595 $29,815 $31,890
Total Invoice $21,303 $28,655 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,634
Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetle
TrimLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$22,595$29,815$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$27,165$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$21,303$28,655$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-2,547-4,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,303$26,108$25,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820142014
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetle
TrimLTR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,775$4,425$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,547-4,709

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length188.3 in168.4 in
Width69.9 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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