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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $8,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,616

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $7,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $28,420
Base Invoice $15,466 $26,857
Package 1 1,620  
Package 2 1,800  
Alloy wheels 690  
All-weather floor mats 99 140
Satellite radio 375  
iPod integration 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Package 1 1,554  
Package 2 1,671  
Alloy wheels 641  
All-weather floor mats 64 127
Satellite radio 331  
iPod integration 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Options (change) 5,858 1,990
Options (change) 5,510 1,811
Destination 640 875
Total Price $22,988 $31,285
Total Invoice $21,616 $29,543

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,988$31,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,988$27,235
Total Invoice$21,616$29,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,616$25,719

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,565$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,824

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20072016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.8 in
Length161.1 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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%

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