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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,085 $29,281
3.6L V6 1,600    
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     200
3.6L V6 1,512    
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,600 3,450 1,650
Options (change) 1,512 3,243 1,551
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $30,960 $32,075 $33,675
Total Invoice $29,299 $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: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $410
Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,960$32,075$33,675
Adjustments for Features0-525-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$31,550$32,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,299$30,203$31,707
Adjustments for Features0-494-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$29,709$31,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201220112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,940$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-706

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
ModelMalibuS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in176.2 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.3 ft3

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

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
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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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