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

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,970

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,784

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGXPLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $19,304
Floor mats 80    
Air conditioning 960 960  
Sunroof     800
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 70    
Air conditioning 854 854  
Sunroof     664
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,040 960 1,000
Options (change) 924 854 830
Destination 620 620 650
Total Price $27,885 $31,955 $21,970
Total Invoice $26,589 $30,482 $20,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,751
Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGXPLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,885$31,955$21,970
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,885$31,505$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,620$0
Total Invoice$26,589$30,482$20,784
Adjustments for Features0-429-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,589$30,053$19,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,464$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year200920092008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGXPLT
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,660$3,110$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-429-946

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelSolsticeMalibu Classic
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length157.2 in188.3 in
Width71.3 in69.9 in
Height50.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.4 ft3

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