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Using density functional theory at the M06\u20132X\/def2-TZVP level with a polarizable continuum (PCM) toluene solvent model, we examined four configurational isomers of the silicon-bridged bis(indenyl) complex [(Ind2ZrMeSiMe2)2(\u03bc-Me)]+ (Ind = indenyl): cis-RS, cis-RR, trans-RS, and trans-RR. The relative stability follows the order cis-RS &amp;gt; trans-RS &amp;gt; trans-RR &amp;gt; cis-RR, with the heterochiral (RS) isomers more stable than the homochiral (RR) isomers in both the cis and trans series. The stability ordering tracks with a larger buried volume around the \u03bc-Me bridge, a more negative charge on the bridging methyl, and a larger HOMO\u2013LUMO gap, although these are reported as exploratory trends given the small set of isomers. The most stable isomers adopt near-perpendicular torsion angles between the metal centers and Zr\u2013Zr distances of about 4.8 \u00c5. Topographic steric maps show pronounced hindrance around the methyl bridge, and a noncovalent interaction analysis identifies attractive, repulsive, and van der Waals regions whose balance accompanies the stability ordering. 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