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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,915 $23,695
Base Invoice $22,600 $22,747
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 999 6,700
Options (change) 829 6,432
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,564 $31,190
Total Invoice $24,079 $29,974

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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: $5,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,708
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine217hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,564$31,190
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$30,995
Total Invoice$24,079$29,974
Adjustments for Features0-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$29,787

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZTurbo
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 start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in99.9 in
Length187.8 in168.4 in
Width69.8 in71.2 in
Height58.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,089 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 Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

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