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Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,669

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelS60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $30,975
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $29,736
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700  
Wood trim     0  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470  
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658  
Wood trim     0  
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Options (change) 9,800 9,400 7,900 4,460
Options (change) 9,212 8,836 7,426 4,058
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $41,975 $48,725 $51,725 $36,310
Total Invoice $39,509 $45,854 $48,674 $34,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,754
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelS60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,975$48,725$51,725$36,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,125-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,975$46,175$48,600$34,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,625$0
Total Invoice$39,509$45,854$48,674$34,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-2,941-1,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,509$43,454$45,733$32,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,945$6,224$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelS60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app   $25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,890$6,440$7,015$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,125$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,400-2,941-1,914

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelS60Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length182.2 in193.8 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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