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Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,845

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $21,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,155

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $19,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $30,975
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $29,736
Convenience Package 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 300 300 300  
Driver Confidence Package II       995
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Sun and Wheels Package       2,270
Cargo organizer       140
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Convenience Package 1,833 1,833 1,833  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Heated steering wheel 282 282 282  
Driver Confidence Package II       905
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Sun and Wheels Package       2,066
Cargo organizer       127
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 2,845 2,845 2,845 4,995
Options (change) 2,674 2,674 2,674 4,544
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $57,890 $61,890 $62,990 $36,845
Total Invoice $54,476 $58,236 $59,270 $35,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,398
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$57,890$61,890$62,990$36,845
Adjustments for Features-8,420-9,595-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,470$52,295$52,905$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$54,476$58,236$59,270$35,155
Adjustments for Features-7,923-9,029-9,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,553$49,207$49,781$35,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,654$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$13,190$14,365$14,855$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,420$9,595$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,923-9,029-9,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelXC90Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in111.4 in
Length194.8 in193.8 in
Width79.1 in73.0 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested46535%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested46535%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested46535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested1775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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