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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,915 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Satellite radio 375 325 325 325
Sunroof 1,000 800 800 800
Front Seating Package   450    
Side curtain airbags   690    
Satellite radio 331 270 270 293
Sunroof 883 664 664 664
Front Seating Package   374    
Side curtain airbags   573    
Options (change) 1,375 2,265 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,214 1,881 934 957
Destination 700 625 625 625
Total Price $19,990 $23,055 $25,215 $25,015
Total Invoice $18,954 $21,562 $23,734 $23,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$19,990$23,055$25,215$25,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-4,575-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,095$20,640$21,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0$1,090
Total Invoice$18,954$21,562$23,734$23,568
Adjustments for Features0-1,833-4,306-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$19,729$19,428$20,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$301$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, passenger $10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,465$3,425$6,040$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$4,575$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,833-4,306-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in112.3 in
Length161.1 in187.8 in
Width67.9 in69.8 in
Height59.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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