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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: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,193 $29,736
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 1,100 2,270
Options (change) 1,056 2,066
Destination 820 875
Total Price $33,370 $34,120
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $838
Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,370$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$32,610
Total Invoice$32,069$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$31,231

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELPremier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,985$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,446

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162017
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in111.4 in
Length168.4 in193.8 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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