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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimSST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,865 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $21,608 $26,085 $29,281
Satellite radio 325    
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Sunroof 800    
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio 270    
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Sunroof 664    
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 1,425 2,550 550
Options (change) 1,183 2,397 517
Destination 625 875 875
Total Price $24,915 $31,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $23,416 $29,357 $30,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,949
Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimSST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,915$31,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,915$29,060$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$23,416$29,357$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,992-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,416$27,365$28,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimSST5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
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$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$2,575$4,690$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,992-1,780

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062011
ModelMalibuS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.3 in176.2 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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