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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,420 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,857 $22,459
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 400  
Navigation system 495  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684  
Rear spoiler 364  
Navigation system 450  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,745 5,700
Options (change) 2,498 5,472
Destination 875 770
Total Price $32,040 $29,865
Total Invoice $30,230 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine202hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,040$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,260$29,865
Total Invoice$30,230$28,701
Adjustments for Features-2,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,607$28,701

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,115$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelMalibu LimitedBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in99.9 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,089 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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