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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: $3,232

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $27,365
Base Invoice $27,932 $25,859
Premium Package 2,480 1,000
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 795
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
2.0L I4   2,335
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package 2,132 880
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 700
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Proximity key 387  
2.0L I4   2,207
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 6,822 5,875
Options (change) 5,865 5,323
Destination 745 810
Total Price $37,282 $34,050
Total Invoice $34,542 $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: $4,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,828
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$37,282$34,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$32,690
Total Invoice$34,542$31,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$30,714

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
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
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$2,505$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,278

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
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?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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