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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: $19,549

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSSE2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,985 $27,027
Sunroof 1,000   1,035  
Heated front seats 225      
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 883   911  
Heated front seats 199      
iPod integration 176 176    
Options (change) 1,424 199 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,258 176 911 0
Destination 650 650 760 760
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $28,095 $29,360
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $26,656 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,382
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSSE2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$19,549$21,374$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,200-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$23,895$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$315
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$26,656$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-3,985-4,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$22,671$22,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$0$242

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
TrimSSE2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$690$1,940$4,890$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,200$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-3,985-4,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
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.3,416 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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