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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: $25,235

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,193

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSEDune2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $26,790 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,058 $25,719 $24,115 $25,806
Floor mats 235 235    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130    
Premium Mat Package     185  
HFV6 Engine Package     1,795  
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Sunroof     850 850
3.6L V6       1,595
Floor mats 185 185    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100    
Premium Mat Package     163  
HFV6 Engine Package     1,580  
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Sunroof     748 748
3.6L V6       1,404
Options (change) 365 365 2,930 2,545
Options (change) 285 285 2,579 2,240
Destination 850 850 760 760
Total Price $25,235 $28,005 $29,075 $30,470
Total Invoice $24,193 $26,854 $27,454 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSEDune2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$25,235$28,005$29,075$30,470
Adjustments for Features-510-6850-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$27,320$29,075$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0$195
Total Invoice$24,193$26,854$27,454$28,806
Adjustments for Features-489-6570-1,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,704$26,197$27,454$27,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,493$0$218

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelBeetleBeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSEDune2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25   
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0  
Total Value of Features$4,160$4,335$3,650$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$685$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-489-6570-1,134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,645 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 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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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