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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: $20,810

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,608

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $7,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuVibe
Trim2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,300 $16,100
Base Invoice $24,985 $15,376
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 1,035  
Sun and Sound Package   1,485
Preferred Package   780
Air conditioning   950
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   700
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 911  
Sun and Sound Package   1,307
Preferred Package   687
Air conditioning   836
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   616
Options (change) 1,110 3,990
Options (change) 977 3,512
Destination 760 720
Total Price $28,170 $20,810
Total Invoice $26,722 $19,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,107
Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuVibe
Trim2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,170$20,810
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,000$20,810
Total Invoice$26,722$19,608
Adjustments for Features-3,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,715$19,608

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuVibe
Trim2LTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Total Value of Features$3,640$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20122010
ModelMalibuVibe
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length191.8 in171.1 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.149.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels600Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
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%

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