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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelV50V50Malibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $25,806
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 3,900 2,900 950
Options (change) 3,666 2,726 836
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $33,450 $36,800 $28,875
Total Invoice $31,494 $34,643 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year201020102011
ModelV50V50Malibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5169hp I4
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,450$36,800$28,875
Adjustments for Features-365-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$34,710$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$31,494$34,643$27,402
Adjustments for Features-344-1,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,150$32,676$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102011
ModelV50V50Malibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,255$4,980$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-344-1,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,322 lb.3,416 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
12.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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