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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: $22,285

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,044

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $2,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeMalibuMalibu
TrimGTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,875 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $19,727 $22,175 $21,986
Engine-block heater 75 50 50
Sunroof 700 800 800
Satellite radio   325 325
Telematics service, such as OnStar     695
Engine-block heater 66 42 42
Sunroof 616 664 664
Satellite radio   270 293
Telematics service, such as OnStar     577
Options (change) 775 1,175 1,870
Options (change) 682 976 1,576
Destination 635 625 625
Total Price $22,285 $25,265 $25,760
Total Invoice $21,044 $23,776 $24,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeMalibuMalibu
TrimGTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$22,285$25,265$25,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$22,470$24,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$21,044$23,776$24,187
Adjustments for Features0-2,630-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,044$21,146$22,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920062006
ModelVibeMalibuMalibu
TrimGTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,795$4,590$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,795$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630-1,601

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelVibeMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.1 in187.8 in
Width69.5 in69.8 in
Height61.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft341.0 ft3

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