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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $32,550
Base Invoice $25,806 $31,249
Sunroof 850  
Temporary spare tire 100  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sunroof 748  
Temporary spare tire 88  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,545 130
Options (change) 2,240 100
Destination 760 820
Total Price $30,470 $33,500
Total Invoice $28,806 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $823
Model Year20112017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,470$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$30,855
Total Invoice$28,806$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$29,629

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZR-Line SEL
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 app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,190$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,540

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
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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