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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $27,095
Base Invoice $22,459 $25,605
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof   800
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 5,700 800
Options (change) 5,472 664
Destination 770 650
Total Price $29,865 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,701 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,131
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,865$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$28,175
Total Invoice$28,701$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$26,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,385$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in191.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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