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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: $21,540

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $17,747 $22,762 $26,857
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Power Convenience Package   1,425  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Sunroof 883 910  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099    
Power Convenience Package   1,297  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Options (change) 2,100 2,425 1,850
Options (change) 1,982 2,207 1,684
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $21,540 $27,135 $31,145
Total Invoice $20,479 $25,844 $29,416

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,293
Model Year201020162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,540$27,135$31,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$23,910$25,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$20,479$25,844$29,416
Adjustments for Features0-3,072-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$22,772$24,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,284

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201020162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$1,790$5,015$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,072-5,360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20102016
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
Chevrolet Malibu Limited 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 Limited 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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