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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,429

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,052

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 / TDI2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $16,107 $24,443 $26,762
Package 1 1,390    
Package 2 1,755    
All-weather floor mats 99 140 140
Satellite radio 375    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Package 1 1,291    
Package 2 1,629    
All-weather floor mats 64 123 123
Satellite radio 331    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 3,619 3,515 1,990
Options (change) 3,315 3,093 1,751
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $21,429 $29,935 $31,135
Total Invoice $20,052 $28,361 $29,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 / TDI2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$21,429$29,935$31,135
Adjustments for Features0-5,250-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,429$24,685$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$20,052$28,361$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-4,974-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,052$23,387$24,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,051

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620152015
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5 / TDI2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$365$5,615$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,250$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,974-4,900

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.8 in
Length161.1 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,394 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 / 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 lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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