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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: $7,046

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,289

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262
Sunroof 1,000   1,000   1,000  
Heated front seats 225          
iPod integration 199 199        
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175   1,175 1,900
Crystal Red Premium Package       2,160    
Sunroof 883   880   880  
Heated front seats 199          
iPod integration 176 176        
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034   1,034 1,672
Crystal Red Premium Package       1,901    
Options (change) 1,424 199 2,175 2,160 2,175 1,900
Options (change) 1,258 176 1,914 1,901 1,914 1,672
Destination 650 650 825 825 825 825
Total Price $19,549 $21,374 $28,945 $26,595 $28,315 $30,515
Total Invoice $18,289 $20,364 $27,516 $25,274 $26,915 $28,759

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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: $2,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,851
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$19,549$21,374$28,945$26,595$28,315$30,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,075-4,350-5,200-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,549$20,124$23,870$22,245$23,115$23,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$1,625$0$870$1,470
Total Invoice$18,289$20,364$27,516$25,274$26,915$28,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-4,824-4,134-4,943-6,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,289$19,173$22,692$21,140$21,972$22,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$884$1,552$0$832$1,210

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSSEECOLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats$200$200   $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Total Value of Features$640$1,890$5,715$4,990$5,840$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,075$4,350$5,200$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-4,824-4,134-4,943-6,409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082014
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
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Crystal Red Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special red0No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
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 Requested90036%
Total Not Requested159064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 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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