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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: $26,550

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,797

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-LineLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $24,433 $20,020 $25,605
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,225    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
HFV6 Engine Package   2,060  
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Sunroof   800 800
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,095    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,710  
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Sunroof   664 664
Options (change) 4,325 4,715 800
Options (change) 4,151 4,127 664
Destination 820 650 650
Total Price $30,595 $26,550 $28,545
Total Invoice $29,404 $24,797 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,621
Model Year201520082008
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-LineLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,595$26,550$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-15-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$26,535$27,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$29,404$24,797$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-14-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$24,783$25,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520082008
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-LineLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$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$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,510$3,525$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-1,363

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152008
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in191.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 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 R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125564%

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