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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: $6,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLT2LTLTZ2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,735 $25,595 $28,320 $18,690
Base Invoice $22,667 $24,443 $26,762 $17,747
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   1,000
Power Convenience Package 1,425      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850  
Sunroof 880 880   883
Power Convenience Package 1,254      
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628  
Options (change) 2,425 2,125 1,850 1,000
Options (change) 2,134 1,870 1,628 883
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $26,985 $28,545 $30,995 $20,440
Total Invoice $25,626 $27,138 $29,215 $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: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,139
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLT2LTLTZ2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,985$28,545$30,995$20,440
Adjustments for Features-4,325-5,175-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,660$23,370$24,220$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$1,560$0
Total Invoice$25,626$27,138$29,215$19,380
Adjustments for Features-4,107-4,920-6,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,519$22,218$22,829$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$1,310$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLT2LTLTZ2.5L
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 app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,865$7,465$690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$5,175$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,107-4,920-6,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152010
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 LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1590100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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