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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: $25,864

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,461

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,328

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $23,915
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $22,600
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Satellite radio     199
CD changer, in-dash     300
Sunroof     800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Satellite radio     165
CD changer, in-dash     249
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 1,299
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 1,078
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $33,325 $35,375 $25,864
Total Invoice $31,378 $33,305 $24,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,367
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5217hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,325$35,375$25,864
Adjustments for Features-725-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$34,175$25,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$31,378$33,305$24,328
Adjustments for Features-683-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,695$32,175$24,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Malibu
TrimT5T5 R-DesignMaxx LTZ
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,040$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-683-1,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112007
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.3,458 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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