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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $23,265
Base Invoice $24,433 $21,986
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,225  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,095  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,325 1,820
Options (change) 4,151 1,534
Destination 820 625
Total Price $30,595 $25,710
Total Invoice $29,404 $24,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,153
Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,595$25,710
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,485$25,710
Total Invoice$29,404$24,145
Adjustments for Features-1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,298$24,145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-LineMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1060

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152006
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in187.8 in
Width71.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft341.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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