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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $19,565
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $18,097
Side curtain airbags 395   395  
Sunroof 695 695 695  
Satellite radio 200      
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Side curtain airbags 328   328  
Sunroof 577 577 577  
Satellite radio 166      
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,290 695 1,090 2,650
Options (change) 1,071 577 905 2,358
Destination 615 615 615 760
Total Price $25,810 $29,120 $29,820 $22,975
Total Invoice $24,037 $27,194 $27,808 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,281
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,810$29,120$29,820$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,655-3,930-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,155$25,190$27,415$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$3,260$0
Total Invoice$24,037$27,194$27,808$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,541-3,670-2,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,496$23,524$25,565$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,028$3,069$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZSportS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote keyless entry$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $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
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
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
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,680$5,955$4,430$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,655$3,930$2,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,541-3,670-2,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082012
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
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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