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Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,100

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,703

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $3,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseGTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,430 $20,105 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $15,526 $18,999 $22,141 $22,378
Leather seating surfaces 700 700    
Preferred Package 850 660    
Side curtain airbags 745 745    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65    
Alloy wheels 440      
Cargo net 35 35 40 40
Sunroof 750 750    
Cargo mat     50 50
Fog lights     325  
Leather seating surfaces 616 616    
Preferred Package 748 581    
Side curtain airbags 656 656    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57 57    
Alloy wheels 387      
Cargo net 31 31 32 32
Sunroof 660 660    
Cargo mat     40 40
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 4,110 2,955 415 90
Options (change) 3,617 2,601 332 72
Destination 560 560 795 795
Total Price $21,100 $23,620 $24,360 $24,285
Total Invoice $19,703 $22,160 $23,268 $23,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $408
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseGTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4164hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,100$23,620$24,360$24,285
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,305-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$23,320$21,055$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$0$275
Total Invoice$19,703$22,160$23,268$23,245
Adjustments for Features0-281-3,157-2,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,703$21,879$20,111$20,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$0$306

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseGTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$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$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,270$1,570$4,575$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,305$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281-3,157-2,828

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelVibeMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height62.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft342.8 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
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%

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