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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,218 $25,806
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 6,100 2,545
Options (change) 5,809 2,240
Destination 875 760
Total Price $31,675 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,902 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year20112011
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,675$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,675$30,345
Total Invoice$29,902$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,902$28,688

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,200 lb.3,645 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested162575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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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