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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,375

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,155

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Package 740 575      
USB port 100 100      
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Door sill trim plates     85   85
Navigation system         495
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Premium Package 651 506      
USB port 88 88      
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 70        
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Door sill trim plates     77   77
Navigation system         450
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 2,375 0 4,065
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 2,160 0 3,697
Destination 620 620 875 875 875
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $28,375 $31,850 $32,815
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $27,155 $30,611 $31,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,725$32,630$28,375$31,850$32,815
Adjustments for Features0-175-5,120-6,785-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$23,255$25,065$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$1,810$1,865
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$27,155$30,611$31,332
Adjustments for Features0-167-4,900-6,521-7,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$22,255$24,090$23,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$1,835$1,730

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,110$2,285$7,230$8,895$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5,120$6,785$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-4,900-6,521-7,347

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092018
ModelSolsticeMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.4 in
Length157.2 in193.8 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1275131%
Total Not Requested-300-31%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1000143%
Total Not Requested-300-43%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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