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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $15,148 $17,420
RS Package 695 695    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
225/50R17 395      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Sunroof 850 850   750
Extra Value Package 2     880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390  
Side curtain airbags     645 645
Stability control     650  
4-speed automatic     830  
RS Package 612 612    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
225/50R17 348      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Sunroof 748 748   600
Extra Value Package 2     792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335  
Side curtain airbags     555 555
Stability control     559  
4-speed automatic     753  
Options (change) 4,440 1,545 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 4,108 1,360 2,994 1,155
Destination 750 750 580 580
Total Price $23,615 $24,520 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $22,546 $23,446 $18,722 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $450
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4138hp I4126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,615$24,520$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-4,385-5,090-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,230$19,430$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$1,410
Total Invoice$22,546$23,446$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-4,187-4,867-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,359$18,579$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelCruzeCruzeMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,575$2,385$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$5,090$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,187-4,867-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20112006
ModelCruzeMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in
Length181.0 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.453.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested185092%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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