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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $18,690
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $17,747
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 1,000
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 883
Options (change) 950 950 1,000
Options (change) 836 836 883
Destination 760 760 750
Total Price $27,095 $28,875 $20,440
Total Invoice $25,711 $27,402 $19,380

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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: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,668
Model Year201120112010
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,095$28,875$20,440
Adjustments for Features-3,860-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,235$23,775$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$25,711$27,402$19,380
Adjustments for Features-3,663-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,048$22,562$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$514$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112010
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,690$590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$5,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,663-4,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,416 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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