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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: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $25,806
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 2,545
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 2,240
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $32,075 $33,675 $30,470
Total Invoice $30,203 $31,707 $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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $950
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,075$33,675$30,470
Adjustments for Features-475-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$32,975$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$30,203$31,707$28,806
Adjustments for Features-447-6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,756$31,048$28,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,240$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-447-6590

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,363 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 Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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 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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