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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $28,320
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,762
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Rear spoiler   400
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 1,100 6,245
Options (change) 1,056 5,636
Destination 820 825
Total Price $33,370 $35,390
Total Invoice $32,069 $33,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $939
Model Year20162015
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,370$35,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$33,160
Total Invoice$32,069$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-2,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$31,130

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,835$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,093

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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