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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $23,395
Base Invoice $25,806 $22,459
Temporary spare tire 100  
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Temporary spare tire 88  
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,545 5,700
Options (change) 2,240 5,472
Destination 760 770
Total Price $30,470 $29,865
Total Invoice $28,806 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,470$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$29,865
Total Invoice$28,806$28,701
Adjustments for Features-2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,589$28,701

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
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 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in99.9 in
Length191.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,089 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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