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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,915 $32,550
Base Invoice $22,600 $31,249
Sunroof 800  
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 664  
Satellite radio 165  
Options (change) 999 0
Options (change) 829 0
Destination 650 820
Total Price $25,564 $33,370
Total Invoice $24,079 $32,069

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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: $5,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,424
Model Year20072017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine217hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$25,564$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$30,700
Total Invoice$24,079$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$29,503

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimMaxx LTZR-Line SEL
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,566

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
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.3,104 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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