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Pontiac G3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,795

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,057

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $9,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelG3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,275 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $13,633 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 725 850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package   675    
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66
Sunroof 638 748 911  
Power Convenience Package   594    
Options (change) 800 1,600 1,110 75
Options (change) 704 1,408 977 66
Destination 720 760 760 760
Total Price $15,795 $25,830 $28,170 $29,435
Total Invoice $15,057 $24,464 $26,722 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,127
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelG3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine108hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-14215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$15,795$25,830$28,170$29,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-6,895-7,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,795$20,255$21,275$21,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,335
Total Invoice$15,057$24,464$26,722$27,853
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-6,541-7,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,057$19,184$20,181$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$997$1,246

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelG3MalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Manual remote mirrors$25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$895$6,470$7,790$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$6,895$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,280-6,541-7,423

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102012
ModelG3Malibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.6 in112.3 in
Length155.0 in191.8 in
Width66.1 in70.3 in
Height59.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

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