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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $30,975
Base Invoice $27,932 $29,736
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896  
Proximity key 387  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 6,285 2,270
Options (change) 5,403 2,066
Destination 745 875
Total Price $36,745 $34,120
Total Invoice $34,080 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5250hp I4
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,745$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,745$32,230
Total Invoice$34,080$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$30,867

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,810

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length177.7 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft315.8 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested260078%
Total Not Requested75022%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%

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