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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $23,915
Base Invoice $31,249 $22,600
Satellite radio   199
Sunroof   800
Satellite radio   165
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 999
Options (change) 0 829
Destination 820 650
Total Price $33,370 $25,564
Total Invoice $32,069 $24,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,424
Model Year20172007
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$33,370$25,564
Adjustments for Features-2,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,700$25,564
Total Invoice$32,069$24,079
Adjustments for Features-2,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$24,079

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172007
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELMaxx LTZ
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,960$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172007
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.3,458 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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