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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: $20,794

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $3,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,591

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $3,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelVibeVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGTLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $20,875 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $15,376 $19,936 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Preferred Package 780        
Sun and Sound Package 1,485        
Air conditioning 950        
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75  
Fog lights 139        
Machined alloy wheels 545        
Sunroof   700 800 800 800
Rear Power Package     250 250  
2LT Equipment Group     1,855    
Preferred Package 687        
Sun and Sound Package 1,307        
Air conditioning 836        
Engine-block heater 66 66 62 62  
Fog lights 119        
Machined alloy wheels 480        
Sunroof   616 664 664 664
Rear Power Package     208 208  
2LT Equipment Group     1,753    
Options (change) 3,974 775 2,980 1,125 800
Options (change) 3,495 682 2,687 934 664
Destination 720 720 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $20,794 $22,370 $24,815 $28,870 $24,045
Total Invoice $19,591 $21,338 $23,357 $27,189 $22,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,102
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelVibeVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGTLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4158hp I4169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,794$22,370$24,815$28,870$24,045
Adjustments for Features0-975-2,830-4,660-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,794$21,395$21,985$24,210$22,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$601$0$2,225$895
Total Invoice$19,591$21,338$23,357$27,189$22,595
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,664-4,389-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,591$20,408$20,693$22,800$21,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$817$0$2,107$807

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelVibeVibeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseGTLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed automatic  $800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote start  $150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net   $40 
Cargo organizer $100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35$35$35$35 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Compass  $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat $150   
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,355$2,330$4,185$6,015$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$2,830$4,660$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,664-4,389-1,095

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102008
ModelVibeMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length171.1 in191.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height61.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested145574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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