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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: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Pontiac Solstice   
Difference: $910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,225 $30,375 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,045 $29,008 $24,443 $26,762
Premium Package 740 575    
Air conditioning 960 960    
Floor mats 80      
USB port 100 100    
Leather Package     1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,125 1,850
Sunroof     1,000  
Premium Package 651 506    
Air conditioning 854 854    
Floor mats 70      
USB port 88 88    
Leather Package     1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     990 1,628
Sunroof     880  
Options (change) 1,880 1,635 3,375 1,850
Options (change) 1,663 1,448 2,970 1,628
Destination 620 620 825 825
Total Price $28,725 $32,630 $29,795 $30,995
Total Invoice $27,328 $31,076 $28,238 $29,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,137
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4260hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$28,725$32,630$29,795$30,995
Adjustments for Features0-175-6,380-6,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$32,455$23,415$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,730$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,328$31,076$28,238$29,215
Adjustments for Features0-167-6,047-6,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,328$30,909$22,191$23,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,581$0$963

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelSolsticeSolsticeMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGXP2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Trip computer  $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
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,735$1,910$8,115$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$6,380$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-6,047-6,061

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Solstice vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
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 2LT

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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