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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: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $5,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $22,865
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $21,608
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,550 550 1,425
Options (change) 2,397 517 1,183
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $31,175 $32,575 $24,915
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,673 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,949
Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,175$32,575$24,915
Adjustments for Features-2,115-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,060$30,685$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$29,357$30,673$23,416
Adjustments for Features-1,992-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,365$28,893$23,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,465$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,992-1,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelS40Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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