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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: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $17,747 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Sunroof 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,270  
Convenience and Technology Package   895    
Sunroof 883      
Panoramic sunroof   1,046 1,156  
Convenience and Technology Package   814    
Options (change) 1,000 2,045 1,270 0
Options (change) 883 1,860 1,156 0
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $20,440 $27,940 $33,065 $28,645
Total Invoice $19,380 $26,754 $31,714 $27,534

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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: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,380
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$20,440$27,940$33,065$28,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,215-8,330-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$22,725$24,735$25,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010$2,510
Total Invoice$19,380$26,754$31,714$27,534
Adjustments for Features0-4,994-7,990-3,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$21,760$23,724$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,964$2,496

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelNew BeetleMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim2.5LLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,840$7,055$10,170$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215$8,330$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,994-7,990-3,278

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102016
ModelNew BeetleMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in111.4 in
Length161.1 in193.8 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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