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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $6,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,420 $21,350
Base Invoice $26,857 $20,497
Rear spoiler 400  
Rear spoiler 364  
Options (change) 400 0
Options (change) 364 0
Destination 875 820
Total Price $29,695 $22,170
Total Invoice $28,096 $21,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,753
Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine202hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,695$22,170
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,440$22,170
Total Invoice$28,096$21,317
Adjustments for Features-4,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,070$21,317

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZ1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,415$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in100.0 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.329.9 ft3

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