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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $11,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $10,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $23,265
Base Invoice $33,370 $21,986
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   293
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 525 1,425
Options (change) 494 1,206
Destination 825 625
Total Price $36,850 $25,315
Total Invoice $34,689 $23,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year20092006
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,850$25,315
Adjustments for Features-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$25,315
Total Invoice$34,689$23,817
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,874$23,817

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,265$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8150

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length178.0 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft341.0 ft3

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