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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: $8,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTPremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,020 $30,920 $27,770 $17,180
Base Invoice $24,019 $29,683 $26,659 $16,107
Leather Package 1,395   1,395  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,270 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 99
Navigation system     495  
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Leather Package 1,269   1,269  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Panoramic sunroof 1,046 1,156 1,046  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 64
Navigation system     450  
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 3,580 1,410 5,270 3,619
Options (change) 3,256 1,283 4,793 3,315
Destination 875 875 875 630
Total Price $29,475 $33,205 $33,915 $21,429
Total Invoice $28,150 $31,841 $32,327 $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: $2,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,141
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTPremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionT6T8CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,475$33,205$33,915$21,429
Adjustments for Features-5,190-6,905-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$26,300$26,000$21,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$1,715$0
Total Invoice$28,150$31,841$32,327$20,052
Adjustments for Features-4,957-6,621-7,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,193$25,220$24,783$20,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,027$1,590$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuNew Beetle
TrimLTPremierHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$6,830$8,545$9,555$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$6,905$7,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,957-6,621-7,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162006
ModelMalibuNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in98.7 in
Length193.8 in161.1 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.827.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%

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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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