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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $720

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,695 $27,165
Base Invoice $22,747 $25,806
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 6,700 2,545
Options (change) 6,432 2,240
Destination 795 760
Total Price $31,190 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,974 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $909
Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$31,190$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,920$30,470
Total Invoice$29,974$28,806
Adjustments for Features-2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,715$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimTurboLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $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 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,835$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2590

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
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.3,645 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, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested220046%
Total Not Requested262554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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