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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: $33,995

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,350

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimPremierVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $29,736 $21,573 $24,158
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Climate Package   675 675
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   295  
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Proximity key   450 450
Laminated front side windows   300 300
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Cruise control   185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Compass   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Power front seats   774 774
Special order charge   258 258
Climate Package   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   254  
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Proximity key   387 387
Laminated front side windows   258 258
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Cruise control   159 159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Compass   86 86
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Options (change) 2,270 10,300 10,005
Options (change) 2,066 9,032 8,778
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $34,120 $33,995 $36,450
Total Invoice $32,677 $31,350 $33,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,144
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimPremierVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,120$33,995$36,450
Adjustments for Features-2,5800-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$33,995$35,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,905
Total Invoice$32,677$31,350$33,681
Adjustments for Features-2,4710-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,206$31,350$33,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,823

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuC30C30
TrimPremierVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,795$3,215$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4710-508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182008
ModelMalibuC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length193.8 in167.4 in
Width73.0 in70.2 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.820.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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