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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelS60S60S60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,150 $39,900 $39,450 $44,400 $59,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $32,101 $37,506 $37,083 $41,736 $55,742 $27,027
Premier Package 2,650          
235/45VR17 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 560 0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Premier Package 2,491          
235/45VR17 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 528 517 528 528 0  
Heated front seats 470 470 470 470    
Options (change) 3,710 1,060 1,060 1,060 0 0
Options (change) 3,489 987 998 998 0 0
Destination 940 940 940 940 940 760
Total Price $38,800 $41,900 $41,450 $46,400 $60,240 $29,360
Total Invoice $36,530 $39,433 $39,021 $43,674 $56,682 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,121
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelS60S60S60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6345hp I6169hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8650, 12180, 8180, 8650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-19235/40-18235/40-19245/35-20225/50-18
Total Price$38,800$41,900$41,450$46,400$60,240$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,785-4,360-3,135-5,460-10,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,015$37,540$38,315$40,940$50,190$29,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$2,300$4,925$14,175$0
Total Invoice$36,530$39,433$39,021$43,674$56,682$27,787
Adjustments for Features-2,622-4,103-2,951-5,139-9,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,908$35,330$36,070$38,535$47,226$27,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,422$2,162$4,627$13,318$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelS60S60S60S60S60Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Universal garage door opener    $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Cyclist detection    $25 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Pedestrian detection    $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 
Rearview camera    $200 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo organizer    $100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Laminated front side windows     $200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers $50 $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50 
Road sign information    $75 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,000$5,775$8,100$12,690$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$4,360$3,135$5,460$10,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,622-4,103-2,951-5,139-9,4560

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelS60Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length182.5 in191.8 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested122539%

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