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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,487 $25,859
Premium Package 2,195 1,000
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 795
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
2.0L I4   2,335
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package 1,887 880
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 700
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
2.0L I4   2,207
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 8,742 5,875
Options (change) 7,690 5,323
Destination 695 810
Total Price $37,577 $34,050
Total Invoice $34,872 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,830
Model Year20062013
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-19
Total Price$37,577$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,577$31,975
Total Invoice$34,872$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,872$30,042

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,615$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,950

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length177.7 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,635 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		27.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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