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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,970

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,784

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSolsticeSolstice
TrimLTBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $26,225 $30,375
Base Invoice $19,304 $25,045 $29,008
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 200    
Air conditioning   960 960
Floor mats   80  
Sunroof 664    
Satellite radio 166    
Air conditioning   854 854
Floor mats   70  
Options (change) 1,000 1,040 960
Options (change) 830 924 854
Destination 650 620 620
Total Price $21,970 $27,885 $31,955
Total Invoice $20,784 $26,589 $30,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,751
Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSolsticeSolstice
TrimLTBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6173hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,970$27,885$31,955
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,970$27,885$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,620
Total Invoice$20,784$26,589$30,482
Adjustments for Features-9460-429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,838$26,589$30,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,464

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year200820092009
ModelMalibu ClassicSolsticeSolstice
TrimLTBaseGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000$1000
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,660$2,660$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9460-429

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20082009
ModelMalibu ClassicSolstice
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in95.1 in
Length188.3 in157.2 in
Width69.9 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft35.6 ft3

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