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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: $21,790

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,676

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $16,798 $18,994
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 420 200
Sunroof 800 800 890 890
215/45WR17     880  
Sport Package     270  
Cruise control     250  
CD changer, in-dash 249 249 326 150
Sunroof 664 664 712 712
215/45WR17     704  
Sport Package     216  
Cruise control     200  
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 2,710 1,090
Options (change) 913 913 2,158 862
Destination 625 625 720 720
Total Price $25,190 $24,990 $21,790 $22,570
Total Invoice $23,713 $23,524 $19,676 $20,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6240hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,190$24,990$21,790$22,570
Adjustments for Features-4,170-2,8800-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$22,110$21,790$21,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$80
Total Invoice$23,713$23,524$19,676$20,576
Adjustments for Features-3,925-2,7110-638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,788$20,813$19,676$19,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0$262

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMalibuMalibuMatrixMatrix
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $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$150
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,290$4,000$1,120$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$2,880$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-2,7110-638

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062009
ModelMalibuMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in102.4 in
Length187.8 in171.9 in
Width69.8 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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