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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: $22,090

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,689

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelVibeMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,855 $18,625
Base Invoice $16,012 $17,446
Side curtain airbags 745  
Preferred Package 850  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65  
Alloy wheels 440  
Cargo net 35 40
Satellite radio 200 430
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290  
Rear bumper protector 50 50
Sunroof 750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,270
Cargo mat   40
Side curtain airbags 656  
Preferred Package 748  
Leather seating surfaces 616  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57  
Alloy wheels 387  
Cargo net 31 32
Satellite radio 176 344
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255  
Rear bumper protector 44 40
Sunroof 660  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,117
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 4,650 4,165
Options (change) 4,092 3,713
Destination 585 670
Total Price $22,090 $23,460
Total Invoice $20,689 $21,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year20082009
ModelVibeMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,090$23,460
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$21,430
Total Invoice$20,689$21,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,689$19,940

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelVibeMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,495$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelVibeMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height62.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft343.8 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
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested102529%
Total Not Requested247571%

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