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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,460

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,895

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $5,294

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Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,095 $16,855
Base Invoice $25,605 $16,012
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 750
Preferred Package   850
Side curtain airbags   745
Leather seating surfaces   700
Cargo net   35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
Satellite radio   200
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers   290
Alloy wheels   440
Stability control   495
4-speed automatic   850
Antilock brakes (ABS)   525
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 664 660
Preferred Package   748
Side curtain airbags   656
Leather seating surfaces   616
Cargo net   31
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   57
Satellite radio   176
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers   255
Alloy wheels   387
Stability control   436
4-speed automatic   748
Antilock brakes (ABS)   462
Options (change) 1,125 6,020
Options (change) 934 5,298
Destination 650 585
Total Price $28,870 $23,460
Total Invoice $27,189 $21,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,935
Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,870$23,460
Adjustments for Features-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,365$23,460
Total Invoice$27,189$21,895
Adjustments for Features-2,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,830$21,895

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in171.9 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in62.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.154.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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