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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: $6,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,600 $35,500
Base Invoice $27,027 $33,370
3.6L V6 1,600  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
3.6L V6 1,512  
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 1,600 1,400
Options (change) 1,512 1,316
Destination 760 825
Total Price $30,960 $37,725
Total Invoice $29,299 $35,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,962
Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine252hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,960$37,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$35,335
Total Invoice$29,299$35,511
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$33,261

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuV50
TrimLTZT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122009
ModelMalibuV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length191.8 in178.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,543 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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