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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: $35,390

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,223

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $26,762 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 6,245 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 5,636 6,956 5,264
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $35,390 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $33,223 $33,916 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year201520112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimLTZT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,390$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-1,5500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$33,223$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features-1,4550-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$33,916$35,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201520112011
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 app$25  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$2,840$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4550-212

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152011
ModelMalibuS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in176.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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