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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,575

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $17,180
Base Invoice $19,304 $16,107
Front Seating Package 450  
Satellite radio 200 375
Sunroof 800  
Package 1   1,390
Front Seating Package 374  
Satellite radio 166 331
Sunroof 664  
Package 1   1,291
Options (change) 1,450 1,765
Options (change) 1,204 1,622
Destination 650 630
Total Price $22,420 $19,575
Total Invoice $21,158 $18,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,884
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,420$19,575
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,450$19,575
Total Invoice$21,158$18,359
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,243$18,359

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicNew Beetle
TrimLT2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,510$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length188.3 in161.1 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.427.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

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