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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: $33,065

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $30,920
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,683
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Panoramic sunroof     1,270
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Panoramic sunroof     1,156
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 1,270
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 1,156
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,525 $36,125 $33,065
Total Invoice $32,506 $34,010 $31,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,355
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5250hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$34,525$36,125$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$35,900$31,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,506$34,010$31,714
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,506$33,798$30,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,190$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,563

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112016
ModelS40Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length176.2 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
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 Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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