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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $26,955
Base Invoice $31,249 $25,607
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 130 2,545
Options (change) 100 2,240
Destination 820 720
Total Price $33,500 $30,220
Total Invoice $32,169 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year20172010
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimR-Line SELLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$33,500$30,220
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$30,220
Total Invoice$32,169$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,893$28,567

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
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
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Total Value of Features$5,735$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
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.3,680 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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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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