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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $28,320
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,762
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
2.0L I4     2,160
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     400
Navigation system     495
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
2.0L I4     2,041
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Rear spoiler     352
Navigation system     436
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 6,245
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 5,636
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $35,390
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $520
Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,215$31,890$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$31,835
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-240-3,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142015
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,410$2,660$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-3,337

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142015
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,635 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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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