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Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,005

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $9,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelVibeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,855 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $16,012 $26,229 $28,286
Side curtain airbags 745    
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Preferred Package 850    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 525    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65    
Alloy wheels 440    
Sunroof 750 900 900
Satellite radio 200    
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 290    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Side curtain airbags 656    
Leather seating surfaces 616    
Preferred Package 748    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 462    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 57    
Alloy wheels 387    
Sunroof 660 780 780
Satellite radio 176    
Monsoon 200W 7 speakers 255    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Options (change) 4,565 3,625 1,075
Options (change) 4,017 3,124 911
Destination 585 695 695
Total Price $22,005 $32,950 $32,650
Total Invoice $20,614 $30,048 $29,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,520
Model Year200820082008
ModelVibeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$22,005$32,950$32,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,005$29,755$29,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$20,614$30,048$29,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,914-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,614$27,134$27,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$108

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Features Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelVibeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,670$4,865$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,914-2,650

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelVibeMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.2 in
Length171.9 in193.5 in
Width69.9 in71.7 in
Height62.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.1 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Pontiac Vibe vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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