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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: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,975
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $29,736
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 2,270
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 2,066
Destination 820 795 875
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $34,120
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG22/33 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$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$31,285
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$29,962
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142017
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineGSRPremier
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,335$4,585$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,715

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142017
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.4 in
Length168.4 in193.8 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.8 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 headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested285062%
Total Not Requested177538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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