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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: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,459
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 2,270 4,600
Options (change) 2,066 4,416
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,120 $28,765
Total Invoice $32,677 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $617
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,120$28,765
Adjustments for Features-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$28,765
Total Invoice$32,677$27,645
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,262$27,645

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuBeetle
TrimPremierTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,195$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in99.9 in
Length193.8 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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