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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $16,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelXC90XC90Malibu
TrimV8V8 SportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $30,975
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $29,736
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 3,355 3,355 2,270
Options (change) 2,884 2,884 2,066
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $52,605 $53,970 $34,120
Total Invoice $48,739 $50,008 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,880
Model Year200820082018
ModelXC90XC90Malibu
TrimV8V8 SportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V8311hp V8250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,605$53,970$34,120
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,250$51,815$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$48,739$50,008$32,677
Adjustments for Features-2,182-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,557$48,011$32,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082018
ModelXC90XC90Malibu
TrimV8V8 SportPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,950$8,750$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,182-1,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelXC90Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.4 in
Length188.9 in193.8 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height70.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%

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