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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: $24,570

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,997

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $20,105
Base Invoice $27,027 $18,999
Engine-block heater 75 50
3.6L V6 1,600  
Preferred Package   660
Side curtain airbags   745
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Sun and Sound Package   840
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
MP3-compatible player   150
Leather seating surfaces   700
Engine-block heater 66 44
3.6L V6 1,512  
Preferred Package   581
Side curtain airbags   656
Telematics service, such as OnStar   612
Sun and Sound Package   740
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   57
MP3-compatible player   132
Leather seating surfaces   616
Options (change) 1,675 3,905
Options (change) 1,578 3,438
Destination 760 560
Total Price $31,035 $24,570
Total Invoice $29,365 $22,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,667
Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,035$24,570
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,180$24,570
Total Invoice$29,365$22,997
Adjustments for Features-2,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,664$22,997

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122006
ModelMalibuVibe
TrimLTZGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height 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 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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,500$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7010

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,645 lb.2,781 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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