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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,575 $23,710 $23,915 $17,915
Base Invoice $19,443 $22,406 $22,600 $17,040
Front Seating Package 450      
Front side airbags 295      
Satellite radio 199 199 199 375
Sunroof 800 800 800 1,000
Front Seating Package 374      
Front side airbags 245      
Satellite radio 165 165 165 331
Sunroof 664 664 664 883
Options (change) 1,744 999 999 1,375
Options (change) 1,448 829 829 1,214
Destination 650 650 650 700
Total Price $22,969 $25,359 $25,564 $19,990
Total Invoice $21,541 $23,885 $24,079 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine145hp I4240hp V6217hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-18225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,969$25,359$25,564$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,960-3,285-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,009$22,074$20,989$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$20$1,085$0$0
Total Invoice$21,541$23,885$24,079$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,838-3,094-4,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,703$20,791$19,770$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,088$67$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimMaxx LTMaxx SSMaxx LTZ2.5L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$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
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
Interior air filter   $0
Rear wiper $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 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $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
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,750$6,040$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$3,285$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,838-3,094-4,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072009
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%

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