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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,804 $25,806
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,500 2,545
Options (change) 3,009 2,240
Destination 745 760
Total Price $32,760 $30,470
Total Invoice $30,558 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year20082011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,760$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$30,470
Total Invoice$30,558$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,441$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1170

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelS40Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length175.9 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%
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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