Vdub's are great cars but if you like the malibu you may want to check out the Saturn L-series they are very similar, use a better engine and you get better customer service if you need it. my.02

Check www.carsdirect.com They usually have a good reference price but I think $16,278 is a great price.

I just got my father inlaw a new Jeep Liberty and he loves it. Take a look, around the same money.