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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx SSR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,265 $25,450
Base Invoice $21,986 $24,433
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,225
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577  
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,095
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,820 4,325
Options (change) 1,534 4,151
Destination 625 820
Total Price $25,710 $30,595
Total Invoice $24,145 $29,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,153
Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx SSR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,710$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$30,485
Total Invoice$24,145$29,404
Adjustments for Features0-106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,145$29,298

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx SSR-Line
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-106

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062015
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.0 in
Length187.8 in168.4 in
Width69.8 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft329.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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