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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelXC90Malibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $27,165
Base Invoice $45,120 $25,806
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 550 2,545
Options (change) 517 2,240
Destination 875 760
Total Price $49,425 $30,470
Total Invoice $46,512 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,874
Model Year20112011
ModelXC90Malibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V8252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$49,425$30,470
Adjustments for Features-5,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,290$30,470
Total Invoice$46,512$28,806
Adjustments for Features-4,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,680$28,806

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
ModelXC90Malibu
TrimV8LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,475$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112011
ModelXC90Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.3 in
Length188.9 in191.8 in
Width74.7 in70.3 in
Height70.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft315.1 ft3

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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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