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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: $28,890

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,291

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-Line2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,450 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $24,433 $24,115 $25,806
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,225    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,095    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 4,325 2,745 2,545
Options (change) 4,151 2,416 2,240
Destination 820 760 760
Total Price $30,595 $28,890 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,404 $27,291 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-Line2LTLTZ
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?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,595$28,890$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-65-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$28,825$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$29,404$27,291$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-61-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$27,230$27,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$342

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520112011
ModelBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimR-Line2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$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
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,935$4,000$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61-1,234

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152011
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.3,645 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 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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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