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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: $28,890

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,291

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $25,450
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $24,433
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
3.6L V6   1,595  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,225
6-speed automated manual     1,100
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
3.6L V6   1,404  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,095
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,745 2,545 4,325
Options (change) 2,416 2,240 4,151
Destination 760 760 820
Total Price $28,890 $30,470 $30,595
Total Invoice $27,291 $28,806 $29,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year201120112015
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,890$30,470$30,595
Adjustments for Features-65-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,825$29,165$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$27,291$28,806$29,404
Adjustments for Features-61-1,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,230$27,572$29,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$342$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112015
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetle
Trim2LTLTZR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $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$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,240$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-1,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,645 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
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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