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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $23,265
Base Invoice $31,249 $21,986
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 130 1,820
Options (change) 100 1,534
Destination 820 625
Total Price $33,500 $25,710
Total Invoice $32,169 $24,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,389
Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,500$25,710
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$25,710
Total Invoice$32,169$24,145
Adjustments for Features-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,534$24,145

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6350

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172006
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.0 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in187.8 in
Width71.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft341.0 ft3

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