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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,110

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,992

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicVibeVibe
TrimLTBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $16,100 $20,875
Base Invoice $19,304 $15,376 $19,936
Satellite radio 200    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 800   700
Rear spoiler 175    
Sun and Sound Package   1,485  
Preferred Package   780  
Air conditioning   950  
Satellite radio 166    
Engine-block heater 62 66 66
Sunroof 664   616
Rear spoiler 145    
Sun and Sound Package   1,307  
Preferred Package   687  
Air conditioning   836  
Options (change) 1,250 3,290 775
Options (change) 1,037 2,896 682
Destination 650 720 720
Total Price $22,220 $20,110 $22,370
Total Invoice $20,991 $18,992 $21,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,796
Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicVibeVibe
TrimLTBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$22,220$20,110$22,370
Adjustments for Features-2150-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,005$20,110$20,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$20,991$18,992$21,338
Adjustments for Features-2030-1,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,788$18,992$19,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$963

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year200820102010
ModelMalibu ClassicVibeVibe
TrimLTBaseGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,525$1,310$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2030-1,383

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibu ClassicVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length188.3 in171.1 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height57.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.449.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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