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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $27,790
Base Invoice $33,370 $26,262
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205 795
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
2.0L I4   2,160
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073 700
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Proximity key 423  
2.0L I4   2,041
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Options (change) 5,550 6,195
Options (change) 5,217 5,592
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,875 $34,810
Total Invoice $39,412 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,413
Model Year20092014
ModelV50Malibu
TrimT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5259hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$41,875$34,810
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$34,810
Total Invoice$39,412$32,679
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$32,679

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
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 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,830$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3200

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.8 in
Length178.0 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,543 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 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%

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