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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $27,095
Base Invoice $33,370 $25,605
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Sunroof   800
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,400 800
Options (change) 1,316 664
Destination 825 650
Total Price $37,725 $28,545
Total Invoice $35,511 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,521
Model Year20092008
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5252hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$37,725$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,525$28,545
Total Invoice$35,511$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,440$26,919

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,880$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length178.0 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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