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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $25,605
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sunroof     800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 800
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 664
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $32,075 $33,675 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,203 $31,707 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year201120112008
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, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,075$33,675$28,545
Adjustments for Features-335-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$33,115$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$30,203$31,707$26,919
Adjustments for Features-315-5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,888$31,180$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112008
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 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,965$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-315-5270

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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.3,680 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

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%
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
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%

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