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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $29,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,145

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $28,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $23,265
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $21,986
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Sunroof       800
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Satellite radio       325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Sunroof       664
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Satellite radio       293
Options (change) 595 595 595 1,820
Options (change) 559 559 559 1,534
Destination 995 995 995 625
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $25,710
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $24,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,241
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/50-18
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$25,710
Adjustments for Features-14,850-15,900-16,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,790$43,740$44,275$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$3,485$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$24,145
Adjustments for Features-13,975-14,962-15,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,386$41,159$41,662$24,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,773$3,276$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC90XC90XC90Malibu
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$19,025$20,075$20,640$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,850$15,900$16,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,975-14,962-15,4930

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelXC90Malibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in112.3 in
Length194.8 in187.8 in
Width79.1 in69.8 in
Height69.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,476 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft341.0 ft3

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