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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,359

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,416

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $5,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimMaxx SST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,710 $24,700 $27,100
Base Invoice $22,406 $23,218 $25,474
Satellite radio 199 400 400
Sunroof 800    
Preferred Package   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200  
Satellite radio 165 376 376
Sunroof 664    
Preferred Package   1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128  
Options (change) 999 5,200 4,000
Options (change) 829 4,963 3,835
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $25,359 $30,775 $31,975
Total Invoice $23,885 $29,056 $30,184

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,213
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimMaxx SST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,359$30,775$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,359$29,760$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$23,885$29,056$30,184
Adjustments for Features0-958-958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,885$28,098$29,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,128

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimMaxx SST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,465$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-958-958

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20072011
ModelMalibuC30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in167.4 in
Width69.8 in70.2 in
Height58.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

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