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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: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelC30Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $26,955
Base Invoice $23,970 $25,607
Premier Plus Package 2,700  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Satellite radio 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premier Plus Package 2,538  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Satellite radio 376  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 6,900 2,545
Options (change) 6,561 2,240
Destination 895 720
Total Price $33,295 $30,220
Total Invoice $31,426 $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: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,434
Model Year20132010
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$33,295$30,220
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$30,220
Total Invoice$31,426$28,567
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,001$28,567

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132010
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4250

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132010
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 Weight3,211 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 T5

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested150051%
Total Not Requested145049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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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