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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: $28,525

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $26,955
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $25,607
Premium Package 740 575  
Air conditioning 960 960  
Floor mats 80    
USB port 100 100  
Sunroof     850
Premium Package 651 506  
Air conditioning 854 854  
Floor mats 70    
USB port 88 88  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 850
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 748
Destination 620 620 720
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $28,525
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $27,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,885
Model Year200920092010
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$28,725$32,630$28,525
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$23,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$27,075
Adjustments for Features0-167-4,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$22,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092010
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibu
TrimBaseGXPLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,710$1,885$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-4,632

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
ModelSolsticeMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.3 in
Length157.2 in191.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,931 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 Room50.6 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 Volume5.6 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%

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