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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Solstice Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Solstice Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuSolstice
TrimLTZGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $30,375
Base Invoice $25,806 $29,008
Sunroof 850  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Premium Package   575
USB port   100
Air conditioning   960
5-speed automatic   995
Sunroof 748  
3.6L V6 1,404  
Premium Package   506
USB port   88
Air conditioning   854
5-speed automatic   886
Options (change) 2,445 2,630
Options (change) 2,152 2,334
Destination 760 620
Total Price $30,370 $33,625
Total Invoice $28,718 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Solstice

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuSolstice
TrimLTZGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,370$33,625
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,840$33,625
Total Invoice$28,718$31,962
Adjustments for Features-3,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,380$31,962

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuSolstice
TrimLTZGXP
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,215$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Solstice

Model Year20112009
ModelMalibuSolstice
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in95.1 in
Length191.8 in157.2 in
Width70.3 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft35.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1000143%
Total Not Requested-300-43%

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