The Vibe beat the Matrix by a 2 to 1 margin in our latest Showroom Showdown. So are the domestic fans starting to outweigh the import crowd on CarDomain? Or do we just have a lot of Pontiac guys? Or is it simply that the Vibe is a little less goofy looking? Tune in Wednesday for the next Showroom Showdown!

They’re basically the same car, or are they? Both are available with 1.8 liter or 2.4 liter four bangers, automatic or 5 speed manual trannies, and you can choose between FWD and AWD. And they each have sporty versions (GT for the Vibe, XRS for the Matrix). The Vibe is built in the USA and the Matrix is built in Canada. There are some subtle difference in the pricing, warranties and standard features, but I’m guessing for most people it will come down to looks and the badge. So which would you choose, the Pontiac or the Toyota?