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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $16,798 $18,994
Side curtain airbags 395   395    
Sunroof 695 695   890 890
Navigation system   2,145 2,145 1,520 1,300
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890    
215/45WR17       880  
Stability control       250  
Sport Package       270  
Cruise control       250  
Side curtain airbags 328   328    
Sunroof 577 577   712 712
Navigation system   1,780 1,780 1,281 1,105
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739    
215/45WR17       704  
Stability control       215  
Sport Package       216  
Cruise control       200  
Options (change) 1,090 2,840 3,430 4,060 2,190
Options (change) 905 2,357 2,847 3,328 1,817
Destination 615 615 615 720 720
Total Price $25,610 $31,265 $32,160 $23,140 $23,670
Total Invoice $23,871 $28,974 $29,750 $20,846 $21,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,610$31,265$32,160$23,140$23,670
Adjustments for Features-1,105-3,980-3,5550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,505$27,285$28,605$23,140$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$4,100$0$330
Total Invoice$23,871$28,974$29,750$20,846$21,531
Adjustments for Features-1,030-3,688-3,2890-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$25,286$26,461$20,846$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,445$3,620$0$503

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrixMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportSXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Remote keyless entry$225  $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225$225  
Remote start $150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags   $350$350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100  
Purse holder$0$0$0  
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150$150 $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$6,480$6,055$2,500$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$3,980$3,555$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,030-3,688-3,2890-182

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
ModelEquinoxMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in102.4 in
Length188.8 in171.9 in
Width71.4 in69.5 in
Height69.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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