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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: $30,510

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $18,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,876

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $17,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelXC90MalibuMalibu
TrimV82LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $45,120 $23,769 $25,859
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Forward collision warning   395  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Forward collision warning   348  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 550 5,280 2,335
Options (change) 517 4,775 2,207
Destination 875 810 810
Total Price $49,425 $30,980 $30,510
Total Invoice $46,512 $29,354 $28,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,001
Model Year201120132013
ModelXC90MalibuMalibu
TrimV82LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V8259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$49,425$30,980$30,510
Adjustments for Features-4,135-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,290$30,205$30,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$46,512$29,354$28,876
Adjustments for Features-3,891-7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,621$28,620$28,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$256

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120132013
ModelXC90MalibuMalibu
TrimV82LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,100$4,740$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,891-7340

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112013
ModelXC90Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.8 in
Length188.9 in191.5 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height70.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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