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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: $25,715

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,719

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $5,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8TLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $28,420
Base Invoice $19,483 $26,857
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 4,600 2,345
Options (change) 4,416 2,134
Destination 820 875
Total Price $25,715 $31,640
Total Invoice $24,719 $29,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $210
Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8TLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$25,715$31,640
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$26,410
Total Invoice$24,719$29,866
Adjustments for Features0-4,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,719$24,929

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20142016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8TLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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$885$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,937

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20142016
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 Weight2,948 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
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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