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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $7,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $19,250
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $17,420
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Pioneer audio system 395    
Sunroof 900 900 750
Side curtain airbags     645
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Pioneer audio system 348    
Sunroof 792 792 600
Side curtain airbags     555
Options (change) 2,795 2,400 1,395
Options (change) 2,460 2,112 1,155
Destination 825 825 580
Total Price $28,670 $32,445 $21,225
Total Invoice $27,083 $30,696 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,670$32,445$21,225
Adjustments for Features-4,040-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,630$25,415$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$785$0
Total Invoice$27,083$30,696$19,155
Adjustments for Features-3,816-6,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,267$24,045$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$778$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMatrix
TrimLTLTZXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,300$8,290$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,816-6,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122006
ModelEquinoxMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in102.4 in
Length187.8 in171.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft353.2 ft3

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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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