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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,215

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,144

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $3,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,165 $23,465 $23,265 $16,890
Base Invoice $19,056 $22,175 $21,986 $15,283
Rear spoiler 300      
Side curtain airbags 690     645
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 300 240
Sunroof 800 800 800 750
Extra Value Package 1       270
Antilock brakes (ABS)       390
Alloy wheels       410
Rear spoiler 249      
Side curtain airbags 573     555
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 249 180
Sunroof 664 664 664 600
Extra Value Package 1       243
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335
Alloy wheels       328
Options (change) 2,090 1,100 1,100 2,705
Options (change) 1,735 913 913 2,241
Destination 625 625 625 620
Total Price $22,880 $25,190 $24,990 $20,215
Total Invoice $21,416 $23,713 $23,524 $18,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,163
Model Year2006200620062007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,880$25,190$24,990$20,215
Adjustments for Features-2,040-4,680-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$20,510$21,600$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$21,416$23,713$23,524$18,144
Adjustments for Features-1,909-4,406-3,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,507$19,307$20,333$18,144
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$1,026$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062007
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
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  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,210$5,850$4,560$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$4,680$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,909-4,406-3,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062007
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length187.8 in171.3 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft353.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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