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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: $27,249

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $496

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,502

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,515 $26,515 $27,095
Base Invoice $20,332 $25,057 $25,605
OnStar w/XM 894 894  
Preferred Package 625    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 395 395  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 150 150  
Convenience Package 465    
Premium Package 690 525  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 60    
CD changer, in-dash 495 495  
OnStar w/XM 796 796  
Preferred Package 556    
Monsoon 225W 7 speakers 352 352  
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 134 134  
Convenience Package 414    
Premium Package 614 467  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 356    
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 53    
CD changer, in-dash 441 441  
Options (change) 5,134 3,419 0
Options (change) 4,570 3,044 0
Destination 600 600 650
Total Price $27,249 $30,534 $27,745
Total Invoice $25,502 $28,701 $26,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,116
Model Year200720072008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4260hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7225, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,249$30,534$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-875-5,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,249$29,659$22,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,410$0
Total Invoice$25,502$28,701$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-822-4,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,502$27,879$21,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,377$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072008
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$710$1,585$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-822-4,869

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072008
ModelSolsticeMalibu
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.3 in
Length157.2 in191.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height50.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,861 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice

OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Solstice GXP

OnStar w/XM
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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