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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuV50
TrimMaxx SST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,265 $33,050
Base Invoice $21,986 $31,067
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Preferred Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
CD changer, in-dash 249  
Satellite radio 293  
Sunroof 664  
Preferred Package   1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 1,425 3,050
Options (change) 1,206 2,942
Destination 625 850
Total Price $25,315 $36,950
Total Invoice $23,817 $34,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,749
Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuV50
TrimMaxx SST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,315$36,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,315$33,460
Total Invoice$23,817$34,859
Adjustments for Features0-3,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,817$31,566

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuV50
TrimMaxx SST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,275$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,293

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelMalibuV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in178.0 in
Width69.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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