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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: $25,750

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,206

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,675 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $22,373 $26,085 $29,281
CD changer, in-dash 300    
Satellite radio 325    
Sunroof 800    
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     200
CD changer, in-dash 249    
Satellite radio 270    
Sunroof 664    
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,425 3,450 1,650
Options (change) 1,183 3,243 1,551
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $25,750 $32,075 $33,675
Total Invoice $24,206 $30,203 $31,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,702
Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine217hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,750$32,075$33,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,750$30,700$32,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$24,206$30,203$31,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,295-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,206$28,908$30,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200720112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 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
Universal garage door opener$100  
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,640$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,295-1,506

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,297 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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