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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $17,747 $20,020 $25,605
Sunroof 1,000 800 800
Sunroof 883 664 664
Options (change) 1,000 800 800
Options (change) 883 664 664
Destination 750 650 650
Total Price $20,440 $22,635 $28,545
Total Invoice $19,380 $21,334 $26,919

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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: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year201020082008
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$20,440$22,635$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$21,080$23,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$19,380$21,334$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,466-4,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$19,868$21,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,109

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020082008
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,140$2,695$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,466-4,942

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
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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