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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: $29,815

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,955 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,607 $23,995 $28,795
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850    
3.6L V6 1,595    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,900  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748    
3.6L V6 1,404    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,784  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 2,545 4,000 1,100
Options (change) 2,240 3,840 1,056
Destination 720 820 795
Total Price $30,220 $29,815 $31,890
Total Invoice $28,567 $28,655 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,600
Model Year201020142014
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,220$29,815$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,7800-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,440$29,815$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$28,567$28,655$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,6830-2,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,884$28,655$28,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020142014
ModelMalibuBeetleBeetle
TrimLTZR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer $150$150
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,765$2,985$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6830-2,162

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.0 in
Length191.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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