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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimEco2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,985 $24,890 $27,365 $17,180
Base Invoice $23,860 $23,769 $25,859 $16,107
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Premium Audio Package 1,610      
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900  
Forward collision warning   395    
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Leather Package 880 880    
Premium Audio Package 1,538      
Sunroof 880 880    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672  
Forward collision warning   348    
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 3,610 3,570 1,900 3,520
Options (change) 3,298 3,142 1,672 3,251
Destination 810 810 810 630
Total Price $29,405 $29,270 $30,075 $21,330
Total Invoice $27,968 $27,721 $28,341 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,619
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimEco2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,405$29,270$30,075$21,330
Adjustments for Features-5,050-5,400-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$23,870$25,125$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$27,968$27,721$28,341$19,988
Adjustments for Features-4,803-5,114-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,165$22,607$23,676$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$558$0$1,069$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimEco2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,790$5,340$390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$5,400$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,803-5,114-4,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132006
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in98.7 in
Length191.5 in161.1 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.6 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested52524%
Total Not Requested169076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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%
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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