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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0LTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $26,955
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $25,607
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 675 675  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Fog lights 295 295  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 850
Satellite radio 295    
Cruise control 185 185  
Laminated front side windows 300 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Compass 100 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Temporary spare tire     100
3.6L V6     1,595
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 580 580  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Fog lights 254 254  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032 748
Satellite radio 254    
Cruise control 159 159  
Laminated front side windows 258 258  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Compass 86 86  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Temporary spare tire     88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 7,800 7,505 2,545
Options (change) 6,883 6,629 2,240
Destination 745 745 720
Total Price $31,495 $33,950 $30,220
Total Invoice $29,201 $31,532 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year200820082010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0LTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,495$33,950$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-550-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$33,400$29,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$29,201$31,532$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-511-449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,201$31,021$28,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,820$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
ModelC30C30Malibu
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0LTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,865$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-511-449

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelC30Malibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length167.4 in191.8 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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