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1997 Geo Prizm
4 Dr LSi Sedan
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,890

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$21,815
34 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

1997 Geo Prizm
4 Dr LSi Sedan
No Expert Reviews
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Base

The Pontiac Grand Prix backpedals a bit for 2008, which will be its last year in production. A GT version with a 260-horsepower supercharged V6 engine, available the previous few years...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1997 Geo Prizm
4 Dr LSi Sedan
155
Danny 1997 Geo Prizm 4 Dr LSi SedanReview:

Geo Prizm 1.8l Lsi — This car seriously is the most reliable car I have ever owned, I own two mustangs own top of it and ...

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Joseph 1997 Geo Prizm 4 Dr LSi SedanReview:

Geo Prizm — gas mileage was pretty good for this car. it handled alright but was always having some kind of mec...

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Kofi 1997 Geo Prizm 4 Dr LSi SedanReview:

Great Small Car — This was an excellent car..great on gas(over 32miles to the gallon) and even though it was only 105H...

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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Base
10
GuruSCZNX writes:
Really good appearance, not great. V6 has good performance, not really good. Good condition gxps are hard to f...
Front Seats Ranked 1998 Ford Taurus worse.
"Sportier bucket seats versus bench like seats for the Taurus."
Family Car Ranked 1998 Ford Taurus worse.
"A family type car that doesnt make feel like your in an old mans car..."
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Jaden writes:
This car is too good
Handling Ranked 2008 Dodge Charger R/T RWD worse.
"Its 1 of 3 the Grand Prix has more sufficient handling while the other models the SS and the Super were just more powerful but pontiac made the Grand Prix more handling focused as well as more styling too it grill vents and more"
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GuruYNCG9 writes:
Best ride in a car that I have experienced.
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Specs

1997 Geo Prizm
4 Dr LSi Sedan
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Base
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
26 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
31 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 13 gal 17 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
100 hp @ 5,600 RPM
200 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
105 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
230 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.4:1
Displacement
1,600 cc
3,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.07 in x 3.29 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Front Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Driver 3 stars 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger 3 stars 3 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Optional
Leather Seats Optional Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.7 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 33.1 in 36.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.7 cu ft 16 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 173 in 198.3 in
Width 66.3 in 71.6 in
Height 53.3 in 55.9 in
Wheelbase 97.1 in 110.5 in

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1997 Geo Prizm
4 Dr LSi Sedan
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
Base

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