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Pontiac G8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac G8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,461

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Malibu Classic
TrimBaseGTGXPLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,250 $31,755 $37,610 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,696 $30,008 $35,541 $19,304
Sunroof 900 900 900 800
Front Seating Package       450
Rear spoiler       175
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof 747 747 747 664
Front Seating Package       374
Rear spoiler       145
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 900 900 900 1,815
Options (change) 747 747 747 1,507
Destination 685 685 685 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $29,835 $33,340 $40,895 $22,785
Total Invoice $28,128 $31,440 $38,673 $21,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,130
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Malibu Classic
TrimBaseGTGXPLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8219hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7230, 11230, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$29,835$33,340$40,895$22,785
Adjustments for Features-1,630-2,605-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,205$30,735$36,865$22,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$8,660$0
Total Invoice$28,128$31,440$38,673$21,461
Adjustments for Features-1,537-2,457-3,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,591$28,983$34,862$21,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,392$8,271$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelG8G8G8Malibu Classic
TrimBaseGTGXPLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,665$6,090$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$2,605$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,537-2,457-3,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac G8 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelG8Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in188.3 in
Width74.8 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume17.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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