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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,811

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $6,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $26,955
Base Invoice $15,466 $25,607
Package 1 1,620  
Package 2 1,800  
Satellite radio 375  
Alloy wheels 690  
iPod integration 199  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
Package 1 1,554  
Package 2 1,671  
Satellite radio 331  
Alloy wheels 641  
iPod integration 176  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 4,684 950
Options (change) 4,373 836
Destination 640 720
Total Price $21,814 $28,625
Total Invoice $20,479 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,126
Model Year20072010
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,814$28,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$24,875
Total Invoice$20,479$27,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$23,605

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Trim2.5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$490$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,558

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in112.3 in
Length161.1 in191.8 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height59.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%

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