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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: $33,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $30,920
Base Invoice $23,218 $29,683
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 8,100 1,270
Options (change) 7,689 1,156
Destination 875 875
Total Price $33,675 $33,065
Total Invoice $31,782 $31,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,447
Model Year20112016
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5250hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
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$33,675$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$30,585
Total Invoice$31,782$31,714
Adjustments for Features0-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$29,335

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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$3,840$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,200 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 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

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested170078%
Total Not Requested47522%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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