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

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,115

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,711

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $8,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelVibeMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,855 $28,420
Base Invoice $16,012 $26,857
Preferred Package 850  
Side curtain airbags 745  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525  
Alloy wheels 440  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Cargo net 35  
Satellite radio 200  
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290  
Sunroof 750  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Cargo mat   80
Preferred Package 748  
Side curtain airbags 656  
Leather seating surfaces 616  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462  
Alloy wheels 387  
Engine-block heater 66 68
Cargo net 31  
Satellite radio 176  
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255  
Sunroof 660  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 4,675 2,005
Options (change) 4,114 1,825
Destination 585 875
Total Price $22,115 $31,300
Total Invoice $20,711 $29,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,072
Model Year20082016
ModelVibeMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,115$31,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,115$26,245
Total Invoice$20,711$29,557
Adjustments for Features0-4,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,711$24,783

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelVibeMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,774

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelVibeMalibu Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.8 in
Length171.9 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height62.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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