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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: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $17,180
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $16,107
Leather Package 1,250    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 99
Sunroof 1,000    
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Leather Package 1,100    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 64
Sunroof 880    
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 3,515 1,990 3,619
Options (change) 3,093 1,751 3,315
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $29,935 $31,135 $21,429
Total Invoice $28,361 $29,338 $20,052

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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: $3,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4196hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$29,935$31,135$21,429
Adjustments for Features-5,250-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,685$25,935$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$28,361$29,338$20,052
Adjustments for Features-4,974-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,387$24,438$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520152006
ModelMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
Trim2LTLTZ2.5 / TDI
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$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,565$365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$5,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,974-4,9000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
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 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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