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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,790 $24,020
Base Invoice $26,262 $23,058
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Premium Package 1,000 2,500
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Navigation system 795  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats   235
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Premium Package 880 2,150
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Navigation system 700  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 4,585 2,865
Options (change) 4,035 2,435
Destination 825 850
Total Price $33,200 $27,735
Total Invoice $31,122 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$33,200$27,735
Adjustments for Features-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$27,735
Total Invoice$31,122$26,343
Adjustments for Features-2,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,436$26,343

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,790$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6860

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in100.0 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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