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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: $25,315

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $7,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,817

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $6,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $23,265
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $21,986
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
CD changer, in-dash     300
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
CD changer, in-dash     249
Satellite radio     293
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,550 550 1,425
Options (change) 2,397 517 1,206
Destination 875 875 625
Total Price $32,425 $34,275 $25,315
Total Invoice $30,532 $32,271 $23,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,336
Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,425$34,275$25,315
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,960$32,785$25,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$30,532$32,271$23,817
Adjustments for Features-1,379-1,4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,153$30,868$23,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx SS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,640$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,379-1,4030

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelV50Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in112.3 in
Length178.0 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft341.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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