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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $28,600
Base Invoice $30,193 $27,027
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
3.6L V6   1,600
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 1,100 1,600
Options (change) 1,056 1,512
Destination 820 760
Total Price $33,370 $30,960
Total Invoice $32,069 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,370$30,960
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$30,960
Total Invoice$32,069$29,299
Adjustments for Features-1,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,272$29,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,235$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7970

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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
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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