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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,040

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Malibu Limited
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $28,420
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $26,857
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Rear spoiler     400
Navigation system     495
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Rear spoiler     364
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 2,745
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 2,498
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,325 $37,375 $32,040
Total Invoice $33,258 $35,185 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,981
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Malibu Limited
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5202hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,325$37,375$32,040
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,900$31,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,258$35,185$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-447-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,258$34,738$29,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Malibu Limited
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,505$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-953

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20112016
ModelV50Malibu Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length178.0 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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