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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: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,044

Pontiac Vibe GT   
Difference: $8,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,875 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,727 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 700      
Sport Package   795    
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   995   995
Cargo organizer   140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Engine-block heater 66 91 91 91
Sunroof 616      
Sport Package   723    
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   905   905
Cargo organizer   127 127 127
Panoramic sunroof   1,046   1,046
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 775 4,575 2,510 5,470
Options (change) 682 4,161 2,284 4,975
Destination 635 875 875 875
Total Price $22,285 $30,575 $34,360 $34,220
Total Invoice $21,044 $29,156 $32,895 $32,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,168
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$22,285$30,575$34,360$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-5,185-6,750-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$25,390$27,610$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,220$1,270
Total Invoice$21,044$29,156$32,895$32,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,944-6,462-7,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,044$24,212$26,433$25,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,221$1,194

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,070$8,255$9,820$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,185$6,750$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,944-6,462-7,204

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092017
ModelVibeMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length171.1 in193.8 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height61.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

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