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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetleBeetle
Trim2LTLTZSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $23,058 $25,719
Premium Mat Package 185      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850    
3.6L V6   1,595    
Floor mats     235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Premium Mat Package 163      
HFV6 Engine Package 1,580      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748    
3.6L V6   1,404    
Floor mats     185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Options (change) 2,930 2,545 365 365
Options (change) 2,579 2,240 285 285
Destination 760 760 850 850
Total Price $29,075 $30,470 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $27,454 $28,806 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetleBeetle
Trim2LTLTZSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,075$30,470$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-510-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$29,270$24,725$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0$2,595
Total Invoice$27,454$28,806$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,134-489-657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,454$27,672$23,704$26,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$0$2,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelMalibuMalibuBeetleBeetle
Trim2LTLTZSEDune
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$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$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$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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 seating surfaces $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
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 leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,850$4,160$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$510$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,134-489-657

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112018
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.3,012 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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