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Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,065

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $6,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,672

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $6,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeAltimaAltima
TrimBaseGT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,430 $20,105 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $15,526 $18,999 $24,860 $23,697
Preferred Package 850 660    
Side curtain airbags 745 745    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525      
Leather seating surfaces 700 700    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65    
Alloy wheels 440      
Sunroof 750 750    
Floor mats     180 180
Fog lights     315  
Sport Package       2,370
Preferred Package 748 581    
Side curtain airbags 656 656    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462      
Leather seating surfaces 616 616    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57 57    
Alloy wheels 387      
Sunroof 660 660    
Floor mats     146 146
Fog lights     256  
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 4,075 2,920 495 2,550
Options (change) 3,586 2,570 402 2,202
Destination 560 560 780 780
Total Price $21,065 $23,585 $28,025 $28,900
Total Invoice $19,672 $22,129 $26,042 $26,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeAltimaAltima
TrimBaseGT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,065$23,585$28,025$28,900
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,995-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,065$23,285$25,030$26,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$0$1,650
Total Invoice$19,672$22,129$26,042$26,679
Adjustments for Features0-281-2,783-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,672$21,848$23,259$24,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,176$0$1,371

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelVibeVibeAltimaAltima
TrimBaseGT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
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  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,295$2,595$5,290$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,995$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281-2,783-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelVibeAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.1 ft315.3 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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