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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,058 $25,859
Premium Package 2,500 1,000
Floor mats 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Forward collision warning   395
Premium Package 2,150 880
Floor mats 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 2,865 4,090
Options (change) 2,435 3,600
Destination 850 810
Total Price $27,735 $32,265
Total Invoice $26,343 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$27,735$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$29,875
Total Invoice$26,343$30,269
Adjustments for Features0-2,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$28,027

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleMalibu
TrimSELTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,242

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelBeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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