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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: $22,170

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,317

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE   
Difference: $6,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,350 $28,420
Base Invoice $20,497 $26,857
Rear spoiler   400
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 0 400
Options (change) 0 364
Destination 820 875
Total Price $22,170 $29,695
Total Invoice $21,317 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,753
Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,170$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$25,440
Total Invoice$21,317$28,096
Adjustments for Features0-4,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,317$24,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20162016
ModelBeetleMalibu Limited
Trim1.8T SELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
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
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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$1,160$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,026

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20162016
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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