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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: $22,905

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,165 $23,465 $23,265 $19,565
Base Invoice $19,056 $22,175 $21,986 $18,097
Side curtain airbags 690      
Rear spoiler 300      
Sunroof 800 800 800  
Satellite radio 325 325 325  
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Side curtain airbags 573      
Rear spoiler 249      
Sunroof 664 664 664  
Satellite radio 270 270 293  
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 2,115 1,125 1,125 2,650
Options (change) 1,756 934 957 2,358
Destination 625 625 625 760
Total Price $22,905 $25,215 $25,015 $22,975
Total Invoice $21,437 $23,734 $23,568 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $888
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6158hp 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)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,905$25,215$25,015$22,975
Adjustments for Features-980-3,620-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,925$21,595$22,685$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$21,437$23,734$23,568$21,215
Adjustments for Features-917-3,407-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,520$20,327$21,373$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$193$0$1,046$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuMatrix
TrimMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SSS
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 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 $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$2,625$5,265$3,975$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$3,620$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-917-3,407-2,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
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

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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