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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,660

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Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $28,420
Base Invoice $23,058 $26,857
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 365 2,330
Options (change) 285 2,121
Destination 850 875
Total Price $25,235 $31,625
Total Invoice $24,193 $29,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,235$31,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,235$29,020
Total Invoice$24,193$29,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,193$27,394

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
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 
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$2,760$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,459

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20182016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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%

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