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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: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,304 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200      
Sunroof 800      
Floor mats   235 235 235
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof 664      
Floor mats   185 185 185
Options (change) 2,220 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,843 185 185 185
Destination 650 850 850 850
Total Price $23,190 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $21,797 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $919
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,190$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-3,025-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,190$21,755$22,080$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$21,797$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,351-2,903-3,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,797$20,878$21,190$23,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimLTCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,525$5,100$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$3,025$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,351-2,903-3,071

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,012 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

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%
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 Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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