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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,110

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,992

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $1,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelVibeVibeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $20,875 $20,320
Base Invoice $15,376 $19,936 $19,304
Sun and Sound Package 1,485    
Preferred Package 780    
Air conditioning 950    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof   700 800
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sun and Sound Package 1,307    
Preferred Package 687    
Air conditioning 836    
Engine-block heater 66 66 62
Sunroof   616 664
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 3,290 775 1,250
Options (change) 2,896 682 1,037
Destination 720 720 650
Total Price $20,110 $22,370 $22,220
Total Invoice $18,992 $21,338 $20,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,796
Model Year201020102008
ModelVibeVibeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4158hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,110$22,370$22,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,110$20,920$22,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$18,992$21,338$20,991
Adjustments for Features0-1,383-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,992$19,955$20,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$963$0

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201020102008
ModelVibeVibeMalibu Classic
TrimBaseGTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,310$2,760$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,383-203

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20102008
ModelVibeMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.1 in188.3 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		49.4 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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