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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimPremierT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,085 $29,281
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 2,270 5,900 4,100
Options (change) 2,066 5,546 3,854
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,120 $34,525 $36,125
Total Invoice $32,677 $32,506 $34,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimPremierT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$34,120$34,525$36,125
Adjustments for Features-1,7300-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$34,525$35,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$32,677$32,506$34,010
Adjustments for Features-1,6570-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,020$32,506$33,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201820112011
ModelMalibuS40S40
TrimPremierT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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  
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
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$5,695$3,965$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6570-212

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelMalibuS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length193.8 in176.2 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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