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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: $33,965

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelV50V50MalibuMalibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $29,736 $26,760
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800   495
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Leather Package       1,395
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Door sill trim plates       85
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692   450
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Leather Package       1,269
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Door sill trim plates       77
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 5,700 4,700 2,270 5,215
Options (change) 5,358 4,418 2,066 4,744
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $35,250 $38,600 $34,120 $33,965
Total Invoice $33,186 $36,335 $32,677 $32,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelV50V50MalibuMalibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT5M6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$35,250$38,600$34,120$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,340-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,250$36,875$31,780$30,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$1,065$0
Total Invoice$33,186$36,335$32,677$32,379
Adjustments for Features0-1,624-2,241-3,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,186$34,711$30,436$29,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$1,155$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelV50V50MalibuMalibu
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignPremierHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $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$200
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,980$5,705$6,320$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,340$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,624-2,241-3,098

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length178.0 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.8 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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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