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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,575 $23,710 $23,915 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $19,443 $22,406 $22,600 $16,381 $19,538
Front Seating Package 450        
Front side airbags 295        
Satellite radio 199 199 199    
Rear spoiler 300     479 479
Sunroof 800 800 800 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300    
Heated front seats       225  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Front Seating Package 374        
Front side airbags 245        
Satellite radio 165 165 165    
Rear spoiler 249     310 310
Sunroof 664 664 664 883  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 249    
Heated front seats       199  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 2,344 1,299 1,299 2,203 978
Options (change) 1,946 1,078 1,078 1,732 650
Destination 650 650 650 650 650
Total Price $23,569 $25,659 $25,864 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $22,039 $24,134 $24,328 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,139
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4240hp V6217hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT4T4T4M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18225/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,569$25,659$25,864$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-2,285-3,235-4,5250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,284$22,424$21,339$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$55$0$575
Total Invoice$22,039$24,134$24,328$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,137-3,043-4,2560-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,902$21,091$20,072$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,189$170$0$899

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass  $0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150 $150  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,025$6,315$1,790$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$3,235$4,525$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,137-3,043-4,2560-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072008
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in98.7 in
Length187.8 in161.1 in
Width69.8 in67.9 in
Height58.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 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 S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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