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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,570

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,997

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $5,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelVibeMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $26,955
Base Invoice $18,999 $25,607
Preferred Package 660  
Side curtain airbags 745  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Sun and Sound Package 840  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65  
MP3-compatible player 150  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Preferred Package 581  
Side curtain airbags 656  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57  
MP3-compatible player 132  
Engine-block heater 44 66
Leather seating surfaces 616  
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 3,905 2,520
Options (change) 3,438 2,218
Destination 560 720
Total Price $24,570 $30,195
Total Invoice $22,997 $28,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,542
Model Year20062010
ModelVibeMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$24,570$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,570$27,015
Total Invoice$22,997$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,997$25,539

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062010
ModelVibeMalibu
TrimGTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,645$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,006

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062010
ModelVibeMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.9 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height62.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Monsoon, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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