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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: $4,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $27,165
Base Invoice $30,409 $25,806
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,400 2,545
Options (change) 1,316 2,240
Destination 825 760
Total Price $34,575 $30,470
Total Invoice $32,550 $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: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,556
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
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$34,575$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$30,470
Total Invoice$32,550$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,362$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelS40Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
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
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
ModelS40Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length176.2 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 R-Design

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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