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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: $32,265

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,269

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelV50V50Malibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $27,365
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $25,859
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Options (change) 6,500 5,500 4,090
Options (change) 6,110 5,170 3,600
Destination 850 850 810
Total Price $36,050 $39,400 $32,265
Total Invoice $33,938 $37,087 $30,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,367
Model Year201020102013
ModelV50V50Malibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5197hp I4
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,050$39,400$32,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$37,675$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,938$37,087$30,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,624-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,938$35,463$28,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020102013
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
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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$75 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,730$4,455$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,322 lb.3,394 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
12.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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