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Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $10,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelXC70Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,775 $28,600
Base Invoice $34,569 $27,027
Premium Package 2,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
3.6L V6   1,600
Premium Package 2,575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 254  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,765 1,600
Options (change) 3,237 1,512
Destination 745 760
Total Price $41,285 $30,960
Total Invoice $38,551 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,343
Model Year20082012
ModelXC70Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine235hp I6252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/50-18
Total Price$41,285$30,960
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,170$30,960
Total Invoice$38,551$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,642$29,299

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelXC70Malibu
Trim3.2LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,540$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelXC70Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.8 in112.3 in
Length190.5 in191.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height63.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,092 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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