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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,600 $28,140
Base Invoice $27,027 $26,487
3.6L V6 1,600  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
3.6L V6 1,512  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 1,600 5,290
Options (change) 1,512 4,722
Destination 760 695
Total Price $30,960 $34,125
Total Invoice $29,299 $31,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,723
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,960$34,125
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$34,125
Total Invoice$29,299$31,904
Adjustments for Features-1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,181$31,904

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in177.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,379 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.162.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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