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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Classic
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $20,320
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,304
Satellite radio 375 200
Sunroof 1,000 800
Front Seating Package   450
Satellite radio 331 166
Sunroof 883 664
Front Seating Package   374
Options (change) 1,375 1,450
Options (change) 1,214 1,204
Destination 700 650
Total Price $19,990 $22,420
Total Invoice $18,954 $21,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,501
Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Classic
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5219hp V6
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,990$22,420
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,675
Total Invoice$18,954$21,158
Adjustments for Features0-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$20,455

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Classic
Trim2.5LLT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,540$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Classic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height59.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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