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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: $28,725

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPEco2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Premium Package 740 575      
Air conditioning 960 960      
Floor mats 80        
USB port 100 100      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Premium Package 651 506      
Air conditioning 854 854      
Floor mats 70        
USB port 88 88      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Sunroof     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 620 620 810 810 810
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,791
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPEco2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
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)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,725$32,630$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,030-6,530-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$23,375$22,740$23,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-167-5,735-6,184-5,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$22,233$21,537$22,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$696$0$980

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXPEco2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200 
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $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$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0$0
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$1,735$1,910$7,765$8,265$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,030$6,530$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-5,735-6,184-5,824

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092013
ModelSolsticeMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.8 in
Length157.2 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume5.6 ft316.3 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 Eco

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested194088%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1040100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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