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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: $36,515

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $8,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,855

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $7,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70Malibu
Trim3.2T6Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $29,736
Platinum Package 7,500 4,550  
Technology Package 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Cargo net     65
Cargo organizer     140
Platinum Package 7,050 4,277  
Technology Package 1,974 1,974  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Cargo net     59
Cargo organizer     127
Options (change) 10,850 7,900 4,665
Options (change) 10,199 7,426 4,244
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $44,675 $47,875 $36,515
Total Invoice $42,047 $45,055 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,517
Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70Malibu
Trim3.2T6Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,675$47,875$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$46,175$36,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$42,047$45,055$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,047$43,455$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220122018
ModelXC70XC70Malibu
Trim3.2T6Premier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Security status communicator$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,340$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-325

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelXC70Malibu
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.8 in111.4 in
Length190.5 in193.8 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height63.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,093 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested404070%
Total Not Requested170030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested194064%
Total Not Requested107536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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