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Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $30,975
Base Invoice $23,970 $29,736
Platinum Package 5,000  
Climate Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Platinum Package 4,700  
Climate Package 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 8,800 2,270
Options (change) 8,347 2,066
Destination 895 875
Total Price $35,195 $34,120
Total Invoice $33,212 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$35,195$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$32,390
Total Invoice$33,212$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$31,020

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length167.4 in193.8 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested275063%
Total Not Requested162537%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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%

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