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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: $25,105

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $22,175 $23,058 $25,719
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   235 235
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   185 185
Options (change) 1,125 235 235
Options (change) 934 185 185
Destination 625 850 850
Total Price $25,215 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $23,734 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,215$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-3400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,875$25,105$27,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595
Total Invoice$23,734$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-3200-168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,414$24,093$26,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620182018
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZSEDune
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$4,990$4,650$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3200-168

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062018
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 Weight3,458 lb.3,012 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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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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