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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: $22,114

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,643

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,880 $16,490
Base Invoice $25,402 $15,466
Sunroof 800  
Package 1   1,620
Package 2   1,800
Satellite radio   375
Alloy wheels   690
CD changer, remote   499
Sunroof 664  
Package 1   1,554
Package 2   1,671
Satellite radio   331
Alloy wheels   641
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 800 4,984
Options (change) 664 4,537
Destination 670 640
Total Price $28,350 $22,114
Total Invoice $26,736 $20,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,731
Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,350$22,114
Adjustments for Features-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$22,114
Total Invoice$26,736$20,643
Adjustments for Features-3,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,374$20,643

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTZ2.5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,280$715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3620

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092007
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in98.7 in
Length191.8 in161.1 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.127.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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